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		ajross 13 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The largest electric aircraft just flew [video] It's chemistry, not technology. Motive engines that can suck ~70% of their reactant mass from the atmosphere have a horrifyingly unfair advantage.
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the_gastropod 13 days ago [–]

I'm far too dumb to understand the intricacies of such technology, but the continued research into Lithium-air batteries seems incredibly inspiring. If we can figure that technology out, seems like it'd unlock a whole host of battery-powered transportation options.

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