Electric Aviation and Future Prospects

What year did the first electric aircraft fly?

• 1883

• 1903

• 1895

• 1920

What percentage of global emissions is currently attributed to aviation?

• 10%

• 1%

• 3%

• 5%

What is a major challenge in scaling up biofuels for aviation?

• Lack of technology

• Limited availability of raw materials

• High cost of production

• Competition for land use

How much heavier would a battery need to be for an electric car to match the range of a traditional car?

• 20 times heavier

• 17 times heavier

• 10 times heavier

• 5 times heavier

What is the energy density of batteries compared to traditional fuels?

• 50%

• 10%

• 2%

• 20%

What is one proposed solution to reduce the time planes spend charging at airports?

• Faster charging stations

• Solar-powered planes

• Reducing flight frequency

• Battery swapping system

What is a significant risk associated with battery swapping systems?

• Increased cost

• Longer turnaround time

• Higher energy consumption

• Fire hazards

By what year does the European Parliament aim to cut 90% of emissions from transport?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

What percentage of the commuter market could electric aircraft cover by 2050?

• 5%

• 2%

• 10%

• 0.2%

What is the expected reduction in emissions by 2050 with the introduction of hybrid aircraft?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%