Battery Technology

As of 2024, 10 to 15 companies internationally are manufacturing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. These companies range from startups to aerospace giants, including well-known names like Airbus, Joby Aviation, Wright Electric, and ZeroAvia. Why would they do this? Today's batteries are: Relatively bulky Relatively heavy Limited in range Slow to charge However, rapid advancements in [...]

Lithium-ion batteries dominate the rechargeable battery market, especially in consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They account for a significant majority of rechargeable batteries produced globally, and the world as we know it couldn't exist without them. However, with increasing demand come concerns about a possible lithium shortage and its impact on battery production. Lithium is [...]