G Warwick, Plugging in, Aviation Week & Space Technology, 8 September 2014, p 52

In Slovenia, Pipistrel Aircraft has flown its ‘Watts Up’ two-seat trainer aircraft, fitted with an 85 kW electric motor of 14 kg and  6.5 kW/kg power density, together with a 17 kWh battery pack that recuperates 13% of its energy on every approach.   The battery can be recharged in 30 minutes, and replaced within a few minutes.   Endurance is 1 hour plus 30 minutes reserve.

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Journal title: Aviation Week & Space Technology

Keywords: 4 Propulsion - 4.2 Battery-electric vehicles

Countries: Slovenia -

Subjects: Aircraft Operation, Electric vehicles, Transport fuels