WATCH AN F-150 LIGHTNING CHARGE AN ELECTRIC PLANE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SET 2 WORLD RECORDS

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This video documents an ambitious world record attempt: charging an electric plane using a Ford F-150 Lightning. The project, spearheaded by Lafayette College students, aims to raise awareness for electrification beyond cars. The F-150 Lightning's Pro Power Onboard feature, specifically its 240V 30A outlet and the custom-built external AC-to-DC converter, is highlighted as crucial for enabling this feat. While the F-150's 131 kWh battery dwarfs the plane's 21 kWh battery, the charging process is efficient, taking only about an hour per stop. The reviewer praises the ingenuity and spirit of innovation behind the project, emphasizing the potential for vehicle-to-plane (V2P) charging. The video also touches on the FAA's requirement for a 30-minute charge buffer for electric planes. The F-150 Lightning's capability is deemed essential for the practicality of this record attempt, as other EVs lack the necessary power output. The project is set to achieve two world records: the first electric flight charged by portable power packs (F-150s) and the first electric plane flyover at the Lafayette-Lehigh football game.