Solar Impulse's Piccard: This Is a First for Energy

The video discusses the inspiration from aviation pioneers and the achievements of Solar Impulse, highlighting its impact on clean energy and aviation. It emphasizes the role of innovation in industry disruption and the importance of Abu Dhabi in supporting clean technologies. The video also covers technological advancements and their potential applications, concluding with hopes for COP 21 and the need for legal frameworks to support clean technologies.

Which aviation pioneers does the speaker mention as inspirations?

• Howard Hughes, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart, Charles Kingsford Smith, Wright brothers

• Charles Lindbergh, Howard Hughes, Wright brothers

• Wright brothers, Howard Hughes, Charles Kingsford Smith

What was the initial reaction of major companies to the idea of solar-powered flight?

• They immediately invested

• They were indifferent

• They were highly supportive

• They were skeptical

How does the speaker describe Abu Dhabi's role in the Solar Impulse project?

• As a major financial backer

• As a critic of the project

• As a country diversifying into clean technologies

• As a passive observer

What does the speaker suggest is destroying the environment?

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

• Old technologies

• Modern lifestyles

What does the speaker hope for in terms of legal frameworks?

• Increased funding for aviation

• Stricter laws on oil usage

• Legal frameworks for energy efficiency

• More regulations on aviation