Chip Yates all-electric Long-ESA aircraft breaks 200 mph speed barrier

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The last time we caught up with electric vehicle pioneer Chip Yates, he was in the latter stages of his pilot training that would allow him to fly a yet-to-be-designed electric aircraft from New York to Paris along the same route taken by Charles Lindbergh. Having already claimed the crown for the world's fastest electric motorcycle in 2011, he has now stamped his seal on the title of first manned electric airplane to break the 200 mph barrier in level flight... Continue Reading Chip Yates all-electric Long-ESA aircraft breaks 200 mph speed barrier

Section: Aero Gizmo

Tags: Electric Aircraft, World's Fastest

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