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Could electric planes tempt Americans to fly short distances instead of driving?

by Stephanie Hughes

Jul 26, 2023

Aviation company Surf Air Mobility is developing an electric engine to power planes during short jaunts. But the market is still untested.

Eviation's "Alice", the world's first all-electric commuter airplane, flew its first test flight last September. Companies are eyeing electric planes to serve passengers taking short flights.

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