# Can We Electrify Aviation? Electric vs Fuel Planes #24

- Show: [Hard Tech Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hard-tech-podcast)
- Published: 2024-10-04
- Length: 6m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hard-tech-podcast/2024-10-04-can-we-electrify-aviation-electric-vs-fuel-planes-24
- Listen: https://rss.com/podcasts/hardtechpodcast/1684586

## Summary

The host of the Hard Tech Podcast discusses the transition from gas-powered jet engines to electric aviation, highlighting the environmental and operational benefits of electric motors. They explain that while electric motors offer high efficiency and silence, current lithium-ion batteries lack the energy density of jet fuel, limiting range and payload. The episode notes that companies like Ampere and 0 AVIA are developing hybrid electric aircraft as a transitional technology for longer routes.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hard-tech-podcast/2024-10-04-can-we-electrify-aviation-electric-vs-fuel-planes-24#t=0) Introduction: The Problem with Jet Engines

## Topics

- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Pipistrel Velis Electro (product)
- Ampere (company)
- 0 AVIA (company)

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- [Electrifying aviation with Kyle Clark of BETA Technologies](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2023-08-24-electrifying-aviation-with-kyle-clark-of-beta-technologies) (How I Built This)

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