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Great Electric Airplane Race

A look at emission-free electric planes, including the Kitty Hawk Heaviside, a single-seat plane that takes off like a helicopter and the EHang, an autonomous drone, and "self-flying" air taxis. (60 minutes)

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Sun, 5/11 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown

Scientists make a series of high-stakes decisions as they prepare for the most ambitious crash test ever conducted. (60 minutes)

Sun, 5/11 at 5:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown

Scientists make a series of high-stakes decisions as they prepare for the most ambitious crash test ever conducted. (60 minutes)

Tue, 5/13 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown

Scientists make a series of high-stakes decisions as they prepare for the most ambitious crash test ever conducted. (60 minutes)

Tue, 5/13 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown

Scientists make a series of high-stakes decisions as they prepare for the most ambitious crash test ever conducted. (60 minutes)

Wed, 5/14 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown

Scientists make a series of high-stakes decisions as they prepare for the most ambitious crash test ever conducted. (60 minutes)

Wed, 5/14 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Ultimate Crash Test: Impact

An unprecedented look at a multi-vehicle accident reveals insights about driver behavior and vehicle design that could save lives. (60 minutes)

Thu, 5/15 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Ultimate Crash Test: Impact

An unprecedented look at a multi-vehicle accident reveals insights about driver behavior and vehicle design that could save lives. (60 minutes)