1. CALSTART San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center
Electric Aircraft
The Future is Now
Joseph Oldham
Director
CALSTART San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center
What if the cost of operating a GA aircraft was 30% of today's?

2. Progress is rapid and accelerating
Recent Timeline
2008 Randall Fishman eFlyer
AirVenture 2010 Electric Symposium
2011 CAFE Challenge
Feb 2015 Electric Flight Symposium in Seattle
June 2015 Facebook Aquila "Sustained Flight" aircraft first flight
July 2016 Solar Impulse completes circumnavigation of the Earth
Aug 2016 Pipistrel, a Slovenian Mfg
- Accepting Orders for Electric Trainer
Oct 2016 "Flying Car" Spotted in Hollister, CA, Uber releases Whitepaper announcing “Uber Elevate” service (Wired Magazine)
June 2017 “Uber Elevate” conference in Dallas, TX
Sept Lillium raises $90 million to develop aerial sky taxi aircraft for Uber Elevate service.
Hobbyist to Early Adopters, 10 years-PC
Bold items are connected. Can anyone tell me how?
Beginning
Notoriety
Application
Progress is rapid and accelerating

3. CAFE Challenge Winner Pipistrel Taurus G4
2011
Pipistrel Taurus G4 wins Green Flight Challenge - $1.3 MM prize
Taurus Electro G2 enters serial production.
Pipistrel Taurus Electro wins the Lindbergh Prize for best Electric Aircraft

4. NASA Sceptor X-57 Demonstrator
NASA expects a 40% reduction in operating cost.

5. Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
June 28, 2016
Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
Before the first electric propulsion X-planes fly, such as the X-57, researchers at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research in California are using a unique test stand to understand the intricacies of how electric motor systems work
The first tests on Airvolt in late 2015 focused on the energy efficient Pipistrel Electro Taurus electric propulsion system, which is typically used for motor gliders, Lin explained.
The Pipistrel motor is powered by lithium polymer batteries and produces 40 kilowatts of power, which are monitored by the Airvolt that is capable of accommodating systems that use up to 100 kilowatts of power. The test stand can also withstand 500 pounds of thrust.
NASA is testing the Pipistrel Taurus electric propulsion system. (Note date of NASA press release…)

6. The Present
Google co-founder's reported 'flying car' spotted hovering in Hollister
Oct 22, Is Hollister's hovering aircraft Google co-founder's flying car? .... company with offices bordering the Hollister Municipal Airport tarmac.

7. Alpha Electro Trainer
Second generation Electric-Powered Trainer – flying in Europe. The EAA, AOPA, and Pipistrel are working with the FAA on an exemption to allow training in electric-powered two-place aircraft.

8. Alpha Electro Trainer
The Alpha Electro Trainer panel is just like the panel in Jim Pearsall’s gas Alpha trainer, except for the Propulsion Monitoring panel at the right.
Alpha Electro – GA Trainer Presentation – AirVenture 2016 Tine Tomažič – Pipistrel R&D Director

9. Electric Aviation Made Practical
Electric Aviation Made Practical:
Sustainable Aviation Symposium -
Sustainable Aviation Foundation -

10. Pipistrel Alpha Electro LSA Trainer
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
The California towns of Mendota (top left) and Reedley (bottom left) are collaborating on a project that will have them host Pipistrel Alpha Electro trainers. Images of William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport and Reedley Municipal Airport courtesy of Joseph Oldham. Composite photo by AOPA staff.
Electric Aviation Made Practical
Top: M90, Mendota, CA
Bottom: O32, Reedley, CA
Pipistrel Alpha Electro LSA Trainer

11. Electric Aviation Made Practical
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
The California towns of Mendota (top left) and Reedley (bottom left) are collaborating on a project that will have them host Pipistrel Alpha Electro trainers. Images of William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport and Reedley Municipal Airport courtesy of Joseph Oldham. Composite photo by AOPA staff.
Electric Aviation Made Practical 3 1 4 2
1. M90, Mendota 2. KFCH, Fresno Chandler 3. KFAT, Fresno Yosemite International 4. O32 Reedley

12. Electric Aviation Made Practical
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
The California towns of Mendota (top left) and Reedley (bottom left) are collaborating on a project that will have them host Pipistrel Alpha Electro trainers. Images of William Robert Johnston Municipal Airport and Reedley Municipal Airport courtesy of Joseph Oldham. Composite photo by AOPA staff.
Electric Aviation Made Practical
The Problem
We face a pilot shortage
Flight training is expensive
Fuel typ. Costs $40 to $55/hr.
Aircraft rental - $100/hr.
Instructor - $50/hr.
Typ. $6K to $ 8K to get a PPSEL License
Many potential pilots are priced out of a potential career
A Solution
Electric powered Trainers
Electric ‘Fuel’ typ. Cost - $1.70/hr.
Quiet
Safe
Reliable
Higher first cost – Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

13. The Future - July 2017?
Compare with Horseless carriage
FLYING taxis that will be able to drive themselves are set to be launched in Dubai later this year, the transport authority for the UAE city has confirmed.
By SEAN MARTIN
PUBLISHED: 14:12, Thu, Feb 16, 2017 | UPDATED: 14:23, Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Also Airbus announced flying a prototype in 2017

14. Transport Concepts
Transformational Concepts

16. Technologies with Multi-Modal Benefits
Advanced battery technology with higher energy density that will drive electric aviation, but also benefit ground transportation.
Advanced battery management systems that will allow faster charging without battery damage.
Super-conducting wiring that reduces weight and carries high amperage loads will make electric aircraft lighter and also trucks and buses.
Advanced charging systems that can charge electric aircraft and also serve ground transportation at airports. This will include renewable energy combined with energy storage to reduce grid impacts and provide resilience.
Advanced light weight, high efficiency solar panels that can fit vehicle contours.
Advanced light weight, high power electric motors.

17. Pipistrel Alpha Electro Charging at New Prototype Public Charger

18. CALSTART’s Activities
Sustainable Aviation Project is designed establish the first flight training program using electric aircraft in the U.S. and help break down the regulatory barriers to electric propulsion with the FAA.  
Project will help gain public acceptance for electric propulsion in aircraft. 
Uncovering the challenges of setting up the charging infrastructure to support electric aircraft and integrate charging for aircraft, cars, buses and even trucks.
Finally, looking for ways to expand the markets for companies that are designing new technology to support electric aircraft, but would also enhance other advanced electric vehicles, i.e. super-conductive wiring, advanced light weight electric motors, improved battery technology and management systems, etc.

19. Thanks! Electric Aircraft! For the opportunity to tell you about
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Joseph Oldham, Director
CALSTART San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center