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Decarbonizing Aviation with McKinsey

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Limitations and Opportunities for Battery-Powered Aircraft in Aviation

This chapter discusses the weight and energy content limitations of batteries in aviation, but also highlights the potential for battery-powered aircraft in short-range aviation and the possibility of hybrid aircraft. It explores the potential for technological advancements to increase the energy density of batteries and enable longer flights.

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