Norway’s Equator Aircraft has announced its intention to compete in the Air Race E, touted as the world’s first consisting of only electric aircraft. The inaugural Air Race E will be held in 2021, and it now lists 10 teams making their plans to participate.
Norway’s Equator Aircraft Joins Air Race E
Key Takeaways:
- Norway's Equator Aircraft announced its participation in the inaugural Air Race E in 2021, touted as the world's first race exclusively for electric aircraft.
- The company aims to leverage the extreme racing environment to push electric powertrain technology and improve the design of its consumer-based electric seaplanes.
- Led by founder Tomas Brødreskift, the team brings experience from developing the Equator P2 Xcursion, an electric seaplane that first flew in 2018.
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