Electric Flight Technology: The Unfolding of a New Future - Paperbackby Ravi Rajamani (Author) The environmental impact of hydrocarbon burning aircraft is one of the main motivations for the move to electric propulsion in aerospace. Also, cars, buses, and trucks are incorporating electric or hybrid electric propulsion systems, reducing the pressure on hydrocarbons and lowering the costs of electrical components. The economies of scale necessitated by the automotive industry will help contain costs in the aviation