Fighter jets equipped with a “miracle afterburner” could completely rewrite the rules of aerial combat. Chinese researchers are claiming to have developed a near-perfectly efficient afterburner for jet engines, promising a significant leap forward in fighter jet capabilities. If these claims hold up, aircraft equipped with this technology will gain a major advantage, not only in terms of speed but also in terms of endurance and performance under extreme conditions.
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A novel sodium-ion battery has been developed to endure extreme temperatures, representing a significant breakthrough in electrochemical energy storage technologies, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs).
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EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced a significant breakthrough in the development of high-energy solid-state battery technology. This achievement was made possible in collaboration with the Low-Altitude Economy Battery Research Institute of the Hefei International Advanced Technology Application Promotion Center and Shenzhen Inx Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Inx”).
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Reducing emissions from commercial aircraft is a top priority for the aviation industry. Worldwide, carbon dioxide emissions from jet engines are responsible for around 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions (private aircraft contribute a further 1%). While this is less than the emissions from cars and trucks, which account for 12% of global carbon dioxide emissions, it is still significant enough to require urgent action. Airbus and Toshiba believe they have a potential answer to the problem, and their collaboration could bring about transformative changes to aviation.
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The aviation industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and move toward sustainable solutions. Researchers in the U.S. have made a significant breakthrough by using brewery wastewater to create sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), a promising development that could help decarbonize the aviation sector and contribute to global efforts to combat climate change.
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The rise of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) has created a buzz within the aerospace industry. These futuristic aircraft, which promise to transform urban transportation, have attracted the attention of major aerospace corporations. Yet, while industry giants have the resources to make large-scale investments, much of the real innovation in this sector is coming from startups and smaller manufacturers. These nimble players are driving eVTOL development forward by introducing fresh ideas, embracing risk, and pioneering new production techniques.