Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have conducted a groundbreaking study on the environmental impact of electric aircraft compared to their fossil fuel-powered counterparts.
The study reveals that electric aircraft could offer significant climate benefits, provided that they are powered by green electricity. The research focused on a two-seater, all-electric aircraft, the "Pipistrel Alpha Electro," and compared it directly to an equivalent fossil fuel-powered model.
The study found that after just one-quarter of the expected lifespan of the electric aircraft, its climate impact is lower than that of the fossil fuel-based aircraft, given the use of green electricity.
