Electric Planes to become reality: The future is here
Things are changing and we are heading to a future where everything we imaged are becoming real. Here are all the details.
Electric planes are still in their experimental stage, but recent developments suggest that they may soon become a reality. What we have seen in sci-fi movies might come to reality. The limited energy density of batteries in comparison to jet fuel is the main obstacle for electric planes, but new battery technologies and developments in lightweight materials are being developed to increase range and efficiency.
Electric planes are becoming reality
Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Airbus, and others are also making investments in electric plane technology. The possible ecological and financial advantages, as well as administrative tensions to diminish fossil fuel byproducts, are driving revenue and interest in this innovation. We have almost used all sources of nature, therefore having innovations are vital for us.
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), a Chinese battery manufacturer, has introduced a new battery that, according to the company, can power electric passenger aircraft. The battery has a density of up to 500 Wh/k and is a semi-solid state battery with a condensed electrolyte. Because of this, it can store 500 Watt hours of energy for every kilogram of weight.