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[–] 3 points 2 months ago (8 children)

I realise that. I'm reading that energy densities will have to be around 800wh/kg for planes to rely entirely on battery power, but there are shorter distance planes already using battery power. With how quickly solid state batteries recharge, I don't see why planes couldn't just stop more often. It's a small price to pay for zero emission flights.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (7 children)

    There are many ways in which planes can be different.

    Smaller plane going shorter distance at a slower speed can also mean that there are more lines and lines avoiding big hubs. If a plane goes slower but closer to your destination, you may not mind!

    The cost equation changes a lot if fuel is much cheaper.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    You're right, so much about our world revolves around how cheaply we can put...fucking...smoke into the air. It's maddening, but you're right.

    I don't know if oil will get cheaper though, do you think it will?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (4 children)

    Sigh....instead of short plane flights, just take a train.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Unfortunately, train tickets are often more expensive than plane tickets. So you pay more and it takes longer.

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