Why aren’t commercial aircraft using electric engines? Aviation is a huge carbon emission source after all.

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Why aren’t commercial aircraft using electric engines? Aviation is a huge carbon emission source after all.

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Batteries are heavy. An electric airliner isn’t really an option. They also need to fly frequently, landing to deliver passengers then turning around to take off with more, and recharging an aircraft for ages also won’t work.

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