Electric Airplanes Are Here

Here are the first and second place winners in NASA's Green Aviation Prize. They are electric airplanes and had to fly 200 miles in less than two hours and use less than one gallon of fuel per occupant, or the equivalent in electricity.

Via WattsUpWithThat:

From NASA:

Pipistrel-USA, Taurus G4 aircraft is seen as it participates in the miles per gallon flight. (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

CAFE Foundation Hanger Boss Mike Fenn directs the eGenius aircraft to the start of the speed competition during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge. (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
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