I never thought I’d see the day, but General Motors—among a number of other auto manufacturers, not to mention nations—has pronounced a death sentence upon the internal-combustion engine. Stays are possible, but permanent commutation is unlikely. It appears that electricity, in one form or another, may triumph in the end.
Weighing in on Electric Air Taxis
Your wish is a VTOL’s command, perhaps.
Key Takeaways:
- While the automotive industry shifts towards electric power, electric aviation faces significant hurdles, primarily battery weight and insufficient energy density for practical long-range fixed-wing flight.
- The current trend in electric aviation focuses on small VTOL "air cabs" or flying taxis, which encounter substantial challenges including battery safety issues, high power demands for hovering, and a lack of design consensus.
- The author expresses strong skepticism regarding the near-term operational and economic feasibility of these electric air cabs, questioning claims of affordability and the viability of managing complex urban air traffic.
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