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Old 5th December 2010 | 07:11
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Wizofoz
 
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From: Boldly going where no split infinitive has gone before..
Indeed,

In fact, when first proposed, the 787 was known as the 7E7, the "E" being for "Electrical".

Using electrically driven pumps for air systems and hydraulics (it ALSO has no Engine driven Hydraulic pumps) allows load to follow demand and leads to fuel savings.
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