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A bit more info on the specific setup here: http://sustainableskies.org/sas-2019-gabriel-devaults-clean-...

Apparently, the entire setup is doable for less than $40K. Given the right circumstances (like, an airport at both ends and living in a place with generally nice, warm weather), it could be a fantastic tool for an affordable, fast commute.

Here's another story by Gabriel about completing a 100-mile journey: http://inspire.eaa.org/2020/01/09/99-miles-on-batteries/ (with recharging stops).

It looks like the maximum range of his setup is 60-miles, but with what he considers a "safe" amount of margin, he limits his trips to 40.

parent atourgates 6 years ago

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