CATL developing an 8-tonne electric aircraft with up to 3,000 km of range

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According to media reports, CATL, 1 of the world's largest EV artillery makers, has successfully tested a 4-tonne electrical level powered by high-density batteries. The institution is present moving towards a larger 8-tonne civilian electrical aircraft, which is expected to beryllium revealed successful 2028.

The caller 8-tonne electrical craft is said to connection betwixt 1,200 - 1,800 miles (2,000 to 3,000 km) of range. It volition usage the brand's caller Condensed Battery with up to 500 Wh/kg vigor density successful a azygous cell. CATL stated it is "opening up a brand-new electrification script of rider aircraft."

CATL has partnered with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to make the aeroplane. The EV artillery shaper acceptable up its aviation part past twelvemonth to make civilian craft and components. Robert (Zeng) Yuqin, Chairman of CATL, stated that the caller high-density artillery volition beryllium almighty capable to marque them feasible for backstage and concern jets.

CATL presently dominates the EV artillery market, accounting for 37% successful the archetypal 4 months of 2024. BYD was 2nd with a marketplace stock of 15.4%.

Source: Electrek

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