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> It uses electric motors for zero-emission short hops up to 124 miles and backup reserve generators for an extended hybrid range up to 300–500 miles. I was wo
by NitpickLawyer 2mo ago
> It uses electric motors for zero-emission short hops up to 124 miles and backup reserve generators for an extended hybrid range up to 300–500 miles.
I was wondering how they're gonna deal with alternate airports and "fuel" reserves, but it seems they also have generators on board (supposedly used in case of emergency / unplanned detours).
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- audunw 2mo agoI think the generators are meant for intentional longer range trips as well. You get the cost savings for a big share of the trip even if you have to use the generators for part of it.
- NitpickLawyer 2mo agoYeah, could be. The article linked here had very few details on the generators, besides calling it "hybrid electric" which led me to google a bit and found those ranges, but not additional info on how it'll be used. I guess we'll find out mroe when they start flying routes.