Rolls-Royce electric plane: The company claims to have developed the world’s fastest all-electric plane
The plane – dubbed the “Spirit of Innovation” – reached a top speed of 387.4 mph (623km/h) in flight, which Rolls-Royce said it believes becomes a “completely powered vehicle” world’s fastest all-electric.”
The plane uses a 400kW electric powertrain and the densest battery pack ever built in aerospace, according to Rolls-Royce.
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According to Rolls-Royce, it also uses the densest battery pack ever built in aerospace.
Rolls-Royce test pilot and flight chief executive officer Phil O’Dell, who achieved top speed, said “this is the highlight of my career and the incredible achievement of the entire team.” team.”
The company’s CEO Warren East said: “Winning the all-electric world speed record is a great achievement for the ACCEL and Rolls-Royce team.
UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the plane “will show the potential of electric flight and help unlock technologies that can make it a part of everyday life.”
“The government is proud to support projects like this to spur the private investment needed to unlock cleaner, greener planes that allow people to fly as they are, but in a way that cuts emissions.” “, Kwarteng added.