Electric airplanes

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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    One challenge is wings flex in flight. This mechanical motion risks causing gaps and local hot spots which could end badly.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    This puts me in mind of the '787' lithium ion battery boxes. Being melty is bad enough but worse if function includes providing lift.
     
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