[aphexbr]

FTA: "The company is relying heavily on innovation in battery technology continuing to improve at its current rate. If not, the firm will not be able to build in enough power to give the plane the range it needs."

So, it presumably can't work now but they're putting their money on the idea that it will in the near future.

[jacquesm]

At which time everybody and their brother will be doing the same. The hard part is the batteries.

[6stringmerc]

See also: Moeller Air Car