04/30/2025
Plug and Fly: Greener, Cleaner Skies Ahead
The Future of Flight: Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Are Closer Than You Think
Harnessing electric-powered aircraft may seem like a recent technological initiative—but surprisingly, electric flight dates back to the 1880s. Two French army officers, Renard and Krebs, flew a hydrogen-filled dirigible powered by an 8-horsepower electric motor. Their flight accomplished something no airship had done before: returning to its original launch site.
Electric powered aircraft have achieve remarkable feats using only solar and electric power. The Solar Impulse circled the globe using only solar power.
