# Evtol on The No Agenda Show

Evtol comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2024 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2024 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Battery Life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-life.md), [Chinook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinook.md), [Formula One](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula-one.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Paris Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Formula One in Austin and EVTOL Safety

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 1:31:23–1:34:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/formula-one-in-austin-and-evtol-safety.md

Adam Curry mentions being invited to fly in a Chinook helicopter for the Formula One race in Austin but declining. This leads to a discussion about the history of helicopter disasters in Manhattan and the future of Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft. Jason Calacanis argues that EVTOLs will be safer than traditional helicopters due to redundant rotors, despite skepticism from the rest of the group.

Keywords: [formula one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula-one.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [chinook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinook.md), [evtol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evtol.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

### Fusion Energy Skepticism, Microsoft Data Centers and Flying Cars

- **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-04
- **Time:** 1:30:33–1:35:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/fusion-energy-skepticism-microsoft-data-centers-and-flying-cars.md

The hosts express skepticism regarding the viability of fusion energy, comparing it to the "flying car" trope of perpetual future technology. While Microsoft is investing in fusion to power data centers, critics argue that current reactors still require more energy to operate than they produce. The discussion covers various designs, including the Tokamak and laser-based systems, but concludes they remain "faddish" toys rather than practical power sources.

Keywords: fusion energy, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), tokamak, lawrence livermore labs, [evtol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evtol.md)

### Flying Taxi Failures at Paris Olympics

- **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-14
- **Time:** 2:11:38–2:14:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/flying-taxi-failures-at-paris-olympics.md

The promised debut of electric "flying taxis" (eVTOLs) at the Paris Olympics has been downgraded to demonstration flights due to a lack of certification. The hosts discuss the technical limitations of battery-powered flight, noting that the power-to-weight ratio makes commercial air taxis currently unfeasible.

Keywords: flying taxis, volocopter, [paris olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md), [evtol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evtol.md), [battery life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-life.md)

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