Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft represent a transformative leap in urban mobility, promising to alleviate chronic traffic congestion in densely populated cities. Vertiports, the specialized infrastructure for eVTOL operations, offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional airports, enabling decentralized air travel networks.
10
Sep
Sep
Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) in China have made significant progress in the development of the Organic Flow Battery (OAAB): the new device retains 99.95% of its capacity after 850 charging cycles. This breakthrough was achieved with naphthalene-based organic redox-active molecules (ORAMs), marking a major milestone in battery technology.
19
Mar
Mar
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.