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.@joeben to @JTLonsdale on the hype surrounding @jobyaviation's hybrid aircraft for defense applications:
"Hydrogen is a game changer across the aviation ecosystem... It's three times the specific energy of jet fuel. And with fuel cells, we can convert that into propulsion twice as efficiently."
Joe Lonsdale: We've been hearing rumors leaking out of the Pentagon. People are very excited. You guys announced the fact that it's hybrid aircraft. What can you tell us?
JoeBen Bevirt: We flew a hydrogen electric version of our VTOL aircraft more than 500 miles. And we think that hydrogen is a game changer across the aviation ecosystem.
It's three times the specific energy of jet fuel. And with fuel cells, we can convert that into propulsion twice as efficiently.
Joe Lonsdale: So it's 6X. Wow.
JoeBen Bevirt: If you want to build an aircraft that flies long distances, or flies for a long period of time....
Joe Lonsdale: Seems like a much better deal. Why aren't others doing this already?
JoeBen Bevirt: We've cracked the secret sauce of it.
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EPISODE 148: Flying Cars Have Arrived! @JTLonsdale goes deep into the new age of aviation with @joeben, Founder & CEO of @jobyaviation 00:00 Episode Intro 01:50 What sets $JOBY aircraft apart 04:50 Key partnerships with Toyota & NVIDIA 06:50 Closing in on FAA Type Certification 08:00 Air Taxis coming to 12 states this year! 13:35 Autonomous flight is the future 20:00 Hydrogen aircraft for the Pentagon 24:10 Why AI is a game changer / Our scientists are 10X more productive 28:15 Expansion in Ohio & Global Competition with China 34:40 Addressing critics / future vision 35:50 Making air travel ubiquitous
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