Ampaire's hybrid plane uses electricity and aviation fuel and can cruise at 130 knots

Six batteries (built as electric motorcycle batteries) sit in a compartment under the fuselage. They power the front propeller

The batteries are good for four takeoffs, and take an hour to fully charge

Conventional internal combustion engine in the back of the plane, which powers the rear propeller

Six batteries (built as electric motorcycle batteries) sit in a compartment under the fuselage. They power the front propeller

The batteries are good for four takeoffs, and take an hour to fully charge

Conventional internal combustion engine in the back of the plane, which powers the rear propeller