NASA recently announced contracts with aviation startup Electra, which aims to reduce airliner fuel use by 60% to 80% by 2035 with a revolutionary hybrid design.
Electra's hybrid aircraft utilizes generators to power motors driving multiple propellers, allowing for significant fuel savings compared to traditional planes, making air travel more sustainable.
The $3.5 million contracts are part of NASA's $11.5 million AACES program, urging companies to innovate for zero-emission aviation by 2050.
While many companies focus on electric planes for short air taxi services, Electra's ambitious development illustrates the potential for hybrid technology in larger-scale aviation.
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