A $1.3 million prize for the future of electric flight
In short: NASA recently awarded its largest aviation prize to a team that proved electric aircraft can achieve significant range. This milestone marks a major step toward sustainable aviation.
Team Pipistrel secured first place in NASA's Green Flight Challenge, winning a $1.3 million prize. The competition focused on the viability of all-electric aircraft for long-distance travel.
Both the winning team and the second-place finisher, eGenius, successfully flew their electric planes over 375 miles using the energy equivalent of one gallon of fuel.
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