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<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/first-test-flight-of-largest-all-electric-aircraft-used-just-5-of-electricity/>

Of course, the extension cord cost $10,000 ...
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On 8/16/26 00:46, Lawrence DrCOOliveiro wrote:

<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/first-test-flight-of-largest-all-electric-aircraft-used-just-5-of-electricity/>

Of course, the extension cord cost $10,000 ...

Oh a cartoon joke! How *******...

The very first paragraph reads:

The first flight of the largest battery-electric aircraft to take to the
skies lasted nearly half an hour while costing just $5 of
electricity. That aviation feat comes at a time when jet fuel prices
have skyrocketed because of the US war with Iran.

It goes on to discuss a machine that will operate as a Hybrid aircraft.

No extension cords involved at any price.

Oh but thanks for the link.
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On 2026-08-16, BobbieSellers wrote:

On 8/16/26 00:46, Lawrence DrCOOliveiro wrote:

<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/first-test-flight-of-largest-all-electric-aircraft-used-just-5-of-electricity/>

Of course, the extension cord cost $10,000 ...

Oh a cartoon joke! How *******...

The very first paragraph reads:

The first flight of the largest battery-electric aircraft to take to
the skies lasted nearly half an hour while costing just $5 of
electricity. That aviation feat comes at a time when jet fuel
prices have skyrocketed because of the US war with Iran.

It goes on to discuss a machine that will operate as a Hybrid aircraft.

No extension cords involved at any price.

Oh but thanks for the link.

There's always the extension cord approach to electric travel, but it is
an exposed wire, carefully placed over vehicles and carrying 25 kV at
50-60 Hz.
--
Nuno Silva
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