Moller International (fka MLER)

[j5mith]

I don't dispute that the power to weight ratio of a gasoline powered aircraft is better than an electric one, although the performance of electrics is improving rapidly.

However, consider the performance of the eVolo (electric) versus the *demonstrated* performance of any of Moller's craft -- not the claimed performance, but what has actually been shown. The eVolo flies longer, higher, in perfect control, and can fly hands off, all while carrying a passenger.

Moller was ahead of this game a long time ago. But they have basically been spinning their wheels for over a decade. Personally, I suspect that the flights of the M400 back in 2002 - 03 were more intended to improve Moller's credibility during the SEC investigation than anything else. Paul's white paper states that electrics are inferior, and for the moment they are (at least in power-to-weight terms). However, they are able to fly better than anything Moller has ever flown despite this, and charge densities for batteries are improving rapidly. MI appears to be sliding down a steep and slippery slope to irrelevance.