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Would you fly in an e-plane? University of Waterloo researcher says it could be the future of the skies

Aircraft is limited but 'it's just a matter of getting that technology to progress,' says Ontario pilot

CBC NewsJohn Dalusong

Vehicles powered by electricity may soon no longer be limited to the ground, with research in Canada progressing into the testing of e-planes.

In Ontario, researchers at the University of Waterloo have partnered with Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) to test Velis Electro, a small e-plane that runs on batteries similar to an electric vehicle.  

The team is doing tests on the e-plane's batteries to see how well they can withstand flight at different elevations and weather conditions. They a…

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