Why We Still Don't Have Electric Planes

As air travel becomes more harmful to the environment, companies are betting on battery power as a cleaner alternative to jet fuel. Prototypes of electric aircraft have been taking off around the globe, paving the way for a future of cheaper flights, quieter airports, and emissions-free air travel. MORE AIRPLANE CONTENT: Why You Can't Open An Airplane Door Mid-Flight    • Why You Can't Open An Airplane Door Mid-Fl...   How To Survive A Plane Crash    • How To Survive A Plane Crash   Why Planes Dump Jet Fuel    • Why Planes Dump Jet Fuel   ------------------------------------------------------ #Electric #Planes #TechInsider Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital culture, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com TI on Facebook:   / techinsider   TI on Instagram:   / tech_insider   TI on Twitter:   / techinsider   TI on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo INSIDER on Snapchat: https://insder.co/2KJLtVo ------------------------------------------------------ Why We Still Don't Have Electric Planes