ROLLS-ROYCE
ROLLS-ROYCE successfully taxied all-electric Spirit of Innovation aircraft; first flight is planned by mid-2021, and when at full power, the combination of the electrical powertrain and advanced battery system will power aircraft to record >300 mph.
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