DISQUS

There is a technology available right now that will reduce fuel burn by up to 29%. Delos Aerospace has patented an in wheel motor/generator for aircraft that functions like a hybrid car wherein the braking effort generates electrical power that is then used for taxing thus no need to run the main engines for ground maneuvering which at many airports represents a significant amount of fuel burn; for example a 747-400 will burn 2.5 tons of fuel taxiing before takeoff out of NY.