How eVTOL technology could reshape global aerospace power dynamics

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The rise of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology is poised to disrupt the global aerospace industry, challenging the long-standing dominance of traditional aircraft manufacturing nations and fostering new technological alliances.

Boeing-sized drone flies for more than three days – powered only by solar power

Skydweller Aero kept its solar-powered drone in the air for three full days during its latest test flights

The development of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered by renewable energy has marked a significant milestone in aerospace innovation.

The VarEVolt battery’s 18-second charge breakthrough

A prototype RML VarEVolt battery pack on a test bench: a series of interlocking black solid-state cell modules with integrated high-power 200C charging nodes and advanced thermal-control layers, bridged by rigid copper busbars and connected via thick orange high-voltage power cables

This cutting-edge battery, capable of fully charging in a mere 18 seconds, has recently received Conformity of Production (CoP) certification, enabling mass production and heralding a transformative era for electric mobility.

CES 2025: The first hybrid air taxi powered by battery and hydrogen

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The landscape of urban air mobility took a significant leap forward at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, where South Korea’s Sambo Motors Group unveiled the HAM III-2, the world’s first hybrid-powered air taxi.

What Advances in Battery Technology are Needed to Make Electric Aircraft More Practical and Widely Usable ?

The aviation industry is experiencing a paradigm shift as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, electric planes, and flying cars are poised to revolutionize transportation. However, the widespread adoption of these electric aircraft relies heavily on advancements in battery technology.

The battery you can charge as many times as you like

Researchers at the University of New South Wales have made a significant breakthrough in the development of solid-state batteries, which could potentially revolutionize the battery industry. One of the major challenges in the use of batteries is their capacity loss due to repeated charging and discharging.