Can new emission-free electric planes replace our polluting airliners and revolutionize personal transportation in our cities? Let us collectively view this documenatry which will take us on a ride in some quiet, energy-efficient, prototypes that are vying for success as electric flight takes off. There are some impressive prototypes that are already in the air, from speedy single-seat planes that can take off like a helicopter but are half as noisy to “self-flying” air taxis that are already taking passengers on test flights in Chinese cities. But if electric airplanes are ever to advance beyond small, short-haul craft, significant hurdles of battery weight, energy storage, and cooling remain to be overcome. How long will it be before the dream of super-quiet, super-efficient airliners becomes a reality?
Running TIme: 54 minutes
Speaker(s): Sharan Kalwani,
Agenda:
4:30 PM – Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop4:35 PM – Documentary5:40 PM – End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion6:00 PM – Wrap Up
ALL times are in EST/EDT depending upon local day light savings times in when effect
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/356294