Using electricity to propel vehicles is not a new technology. Electric vehicles have been around for a few decades now and are becoming even better at harnessing and utilizing their battery energy. While electric cars have been seen manufactured commercially, so far the revolution has been ground bound. Not any more.

Pipistrel in Slovenia has come up with a two -seater electric plane. The plane was tested in a flight in Oslo. Known as the Alpha Electro G2, the plane is much more silent than a conventional plane the same size. The take off weight for the plane is 570 kg. It is a prototype based on which a larger model will be assembled.

Norway wishes to use 100% electric planes for short haul distances by the year 2040 and this plane is part of this endeavor. The company Avinor, which is responsible for the 44 airports in Norway has bought this electric plane. The operator hopes to test a commercial route next to see the viability of the plane.

Eventually there is a small electric plane which can seat 19 passengers on the cards. They hope to have this prototype ready by the year 2025. This is one science project that will change the way we think about flying altogether.