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Winter Cuts Electric Air Taxi Range by 22%
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A study led by Professor Daisuke Sasaki at Osaka Metropolitan University simulates electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, finding winter conditions reduce flight range by up to 22% compared with spring. The research, published in Applied Thermal Engineering in 2026, highlights the need for thermal-aware flight planning to maximize distance and reliability for these vehicles.
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