Great Electric Airplane Race
Will electric planes replace polluting airliners and lead to flying taxis in our cities?
Great Electric Airplane Race NOVA
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Can new emission-free electric planes replace our polluting airliners and revolutionize personal transportation in our cities? NOVA takes a ride in some quiet, energy-efficient, prototypes that are vying for success as electric flight takes off.
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