12K views · 384 reactions | Rolls-Royce is aiming to set the record for the world’s fastest electric aeroplane with ACCEL, a new fully electric aircraft. Our engineers, aviation and data specialists, and partners all believe we can surpass 300 MPH. Here’s a look at what makes ACCEL so special, and why we believe it will help us pioneer the third wave of aviation. #speedrecord #greentransport #zeroemissions https://bit.ly/2SzLy1O | Rolls-Royce plc | Facebook

Rolls-Royce’s electric plane, the Spirit of Innovation, set two new world records for speed, reaching a maximum speed of 555.9 km/h over three kilometers and 532.1 km/h over 15 kilometers above a test site in Wiltshire, England. The success of the test flight marks an important milestone in the transition to electric transportation. | Mashable

Two world records smashed! Our all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft is officially the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft, having set two new world records which have now been independently confirmed. At 15.45 (GMT) on 16 November 2021, the aircraft reached a top speed of 555.9 km/h (345.4 mph) over 3 kilometres, smashing the existing record by 213.04 km/h (132mph). In further runs at the UK Ministry of Defence’s Boscombe Down experimental aircraft testing site, the aircraft achieved 5

42K views · 2K reactions | Immerse yourself in elevated sound and intuitive design with the Rolls-Royce Amphitheatre headphones and Infinity Stylus — crafted to enrich every moment with intention and elegance. #RollsRoyceMotorCars | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Asia Pacific | Facebook