Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change First Cars, Now Planes: Is The Future of Flying Electric? Ep194: Anders Forslund
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Jan 29, 2025 Anders Forslund, Co-founder and CEO of Heart Aerospace, is at the forefront of revolutionizing air travel with hybrid-electric aircraft. He discusses the urgent need to decouple aviation growth from carbon emissions, showcasing his 30-seater plane that's set for its first test flight soon. Forslund highlights the challenges of innovation in aviation technology, emphasizing the importance of sustainable solutions. He also shares insights on how electric aircraft could reshape long-haul travel and improve airport infrastructure, all while navigating the urgent climate crisis.
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Decoupling Emissions and Revenue
- Air travel, a trillion-dollar market, emits a gigaton of CO2, roughly a 1:1 ratio with revenue.
- Decoupling emissions and revenue is crucial, and electrification offers a potential solution.
Hybrid System for Reserve Power
- Electric planes, unlike cars, cannot simply pull over if they run out of battery.
- Heart Aerospace uses a hybrid system for reserve power and longer routes, prioritizing all-electric operation.
Aviation's Efficiency
- Aviation is surprisingly efficient once airborne, comparable to car travel with two people.
- Unlike cars and trains, aviation needs minimal infrastructure, potentially becoming the greenest travel option.