As to hybrid aircraft, the Equator was to use a diesel rotary. Covid came and though it’s flown on just electric, not much has happen since about 2018.
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/17/the-equator-p2-xcursion-hybrid-electric-seaplane-makes-maiden-flight-in-norway/
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When I was reading the article, I was wondering if the entire power package could be pulled out of a junk yard in the near future, and then
used to create a hybrid a/c? Looks like they’re limiting rpm to only 4700 (?), so a bit more power might be possible if spinning it faster?
>Charile wrote: Yep; I just watched a YouTube video about it. Unfortunately, it's a single rotor; about 75 hp. Might be good in a light
sport.
Just stumbled on this article which says the rotary has returned!