Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have long been heralded as a revolution in transportation. They promise cleaner, faster, and more efficient travel, sparking visions of a futuristic world. Yet, despite their transformative potential, eVTOL technology faces an uphill battle.
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Sep
Sep
The safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries could be significantly improved thanks to a new process that allows the production of large graphene current collectors. The breakthrough has been achieved by a team of Welsh-Chinese researchers.
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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.
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Jun
Jun
As the aviation industry grapples with the urgent need to reduce its carbon footprint, electric planes have emerged as a promising solution. However, these aircraft face a unique challenge: managing the significant heat generated by their high-capacity batteries.
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Feb
Feb
The emergence of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles and flying cars represents a significant leap forward in transportation technology, merging the convenience of aviation with the sustainability of electric propulsion. At the heart of these innovative vehicles lies the electric motor, a component whose design and technology play a pivotal role in enhancing their efficiency and feasibility.