It’s the first fully electric experimental plane that NASA will fly. NASA is planning to begin ground testing of its experimental , fully electric X - plane , the X-57 Maxwell , and , if successful , flight testing will be considered . As well as bolstering research for aircraft electric propulsion systems , NASA said the tests will help establish standards , development plans and safety standards . In addition , NASA said it will share all results with industry and other agencies , as well as regulatory bodies .
NASA is planning to begin ground testing of its experimental , fully electric X - plane , the X-57 Maxwell , and , if successful , flight testing will be considered . As well as bolstering research for aircraft electric propulsion systems , NASA said the tests will help establish standards , development plans and safety standards . In addition , NASA said it will share all results with industry and other agencies , as well as regulatory bodies .