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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

Pipistrel electric plane to attempt seven records in one flight

Team of Swiss electric aviation enthusiasts to fly Pipistrel Velis Electro plane in an attempt to set seven new world records – and prove a point on carbon-free flight.

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Musk hints Tesla batteries could enable electric flight by 2023

Tesla batteries could have an energy density high enough to power an electric plane by 2023, Elon Musk has hinted on Twitter.

The EmbraerX eVTOL unveiled at Uber Elevate in 2019. Embraer

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Tesla lithium metal battery breakthrough may lay path for Tesla plane

Tesla's battery research team publishes another battery breakthrough and flags that it could help enable electric aviation - perhaps a Tesla plane.

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NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars

Regional NSW set to become centre for all-electric flying car trials, with state government awarding almost $1 million to establish flying testing facility in Narromine.

The all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B in flight. Supplied

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Milestone all-electric flight – using Australian propulsion system – paves way for commercial use

Electric aviation propulsion company magniX plays a leading role in pioneering all-electric flight, after successful flight test of electric-powered Cessna Grand Caravan 208B in Washington on Thursday.

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Gaussin & Total to develop world’s first fully electric aircraft refueller transporter

French oil and gas major Total will partner with engineering company Gaussin to jointly develop the world’s first fully electric Aircraft Refueller Transporter.

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