China s catl unveils condensed matter battery to power civil aircraft

Could a condensed matter battery power Civil Aviation?

China's CATL unveils condensed matter battery to power civil aircraft - CGTN Chinese battery giant CATL on Wednesday unveiled a condensed matter battery that it said could supply enough energy to power electric passenger aircraft for civil aviation use. The battery, a type of semi-solid state product with condensed electrolyte

What is CATL's new condensed matter battery technology?

CATL recently unveiled its new condensed matter battery technology at the 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show. CATL chairman, Robin Zeng, shared the core benefits of its new battery technology during the event, outlining its ability to be mass-produced more quickly, and with a higher energy density while improving safety.

Could a new lithium battery lead to electric aircraft?

Photo source: CATL. According to CATL, its newly released battery can hold an energy density of around 500Wh/kg. This figure is 1.6–2.5 times higher than current lithium battery limits, and such a significant increase in energy density could pave the way for the development of electric aircraft.

Will China develop electric passenger planes?

People visit a booth at the Shanghai Auto Show. China's CATL said Wednesday it was working with partners to develop electric passenger planes as they unveiled a condensed matter battery it said was strong enough to power such an aircraft.

Can a condensed battery be used in electric vehicles?

The Condensed Battery will also be able to be used in electric vehicles and would be ready for mass production within 2023, Wu said at the time. CATL's efforts to build electric airplanes are being conducted with China's state-owned aircraft maker Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, and the two formed a joint venture in July 2023.

Will CATL release an 8-ton electric aircraft in 2027-2028?

CATL has successfully test flown a 4-ton civil electric aircraft and expects to release an 8-ton electric aircraft in 2027-2028. (CATL Condensed Battery on display at the 2023 Shanghai auto show in April. Image credit: CnEVPost)