A company out of Cotswold, England, called Faradair, which also has roots in the United States, is in the process of developing an airplane that incorporates environmentally friendly propulsion methods melded into what it calls a Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft, or BEHA for short.
The hybrid airplane is designed for six occupants and features a tri-box wing that Faradair says maximizes lift rather than speed. However, the company claims the airplane will still outperform light twins currently on the market. Propulsion will be achieved through two electric fan motors producing the equivalent of 200 horsepower each, which will power the airplane during all phases of flight. In addition, a 200 horsepower bio-diesel generator will drive a ducted pusher propeller, which the company says will add to the performance in flight and also recharge the batteries.
