Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: DTE
Context: IIT Madras-incubated ePlane Company is set to launch eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft in Bengaluru.
What are eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft)?
These are vehicles that can take off and land vertically using electric propulsion. They use electric motors to drive rotors or propellers, with energy stored in batteries, typically lithium-ion. eVTOLs are designed to operate in urban areas, reducing traffic congestion, and air pollution, and improving connectivity and emergency services.
