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Why are electric planes hard?
Electric planes face big challenges because batteries are heavy and don't store as much energy as jet fuel. This limits how far and how many passengers they can carry. The X1 demonstrator is a crucial step, helping engineers learn how to make these planes more efficient and powerful, paving the way for future commercial flights.
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