Transportation, using fossil fuels for cars, trucks, ships, trains and of course planes, makes up 27% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Passenger cars make up the majority of the transportation industry’s carbon emissions at 45%. Trains and freight trucks are responsible for 29% and aviation is responsible for 11-12% of carbon emissions.
The United Nations has committed to reducing the world’s carbon emissions through the use of renewable sources, such as solar and wind energy. The strategy to address the global problem from all angles involves reducing carbon emissions from as many aspects as possible.
The electric car only became popular recently, but it was first invented in 19The tenth century. It had an issue where the battery couldn’t compete with the horsepower of a gas-powered car. Gas powered cars will take center stage and have been a mainstay in the automotive industry.
Now, ahead of a world facing a climate crisis, the auto industry is pushing to get electric cars to the masses and make them attractive and affordable.
Electric trains were also invented in the 1800’s, and by the 1930s they had become more popular. They were replacing steam-powered trains in many cases, along with diesel trains replacing steam as well. The main delay in the introduction of electric trains was the huge undertaking to change the existing rail infrastructure. The push to get electric trains is not only because it will be more efficient and reliable, but it will produce fewer carbon emissions.
The planes weren’t very much ahead of the public eye when it came to reducing carbon emissions, but they were in the pipeline anyway. Denmark and Sweden are leaders in reducing aviation emissions, as they plan to make all domestic flights fossil-fuel-free by 2030. US airlines plan to start using electric planes by 2026.
United Airlines reduces carbon emissions by purchasing
United Airlines (UAL) It struck a deal with Heart Aerospace in 2021 for 100 plans with a capacity of 19 passengers each. These smaller aircraft will replace smaller regional flights around the country. This is the first major step for US airlines towards reducing carbon emissions. These smaller aircraft were supposed to be able to fly up to 250 miles in a single flight, and were ready to begin flight testing by 2026.
Heart Aerospace has changed its ES-19 to the ES-30, and by changing the design it will be able to hold 30 passengers. However, it will only be able to travel 125 miles, instead of the 250 miles it originally claimed it would be able to travel. This distance will still be valid for most regional passenger flights.
Air Canada is committed to purchasing
Canada is working toward a national goal of transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2050. Heart Aerospace and Air Canada (ACDVF) They have reached a purchase agreement for Air Canada to purchase 30 ES-30 battery-powered aircraft from Heart Aerospace.
Heart Aerospace, a Swedish company that makes the ES-30 hybrid electric aircraft, will produce zero emissions and will be less noisy than current aircraft. Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, plans to start these hybrid electric planes on commercial flights by 2028.
Air Canada has a vested interest in Heart Aerospace’s success, owning a $5 million stake in the company. Other notable investors in Heart Aerospace are United Airlines Ventures, Mesa Airlines operated by Mesa Air Group. (mesa) , and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, founded by Bill Gates. Difficult (sap) She also invested $5 million in Heart Aerospace.
The challenge has always been to create enough force to make meaningful flights. These electric hybrid aircraft will be less expensive to service, will be quieter and thus reduce noise pollution. Lower maintenance cost can also result in lower flight costs. The physics challenge involved in designing electric aircraft is the size and weight of the batteries needed to power the aircraft.
