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General Motors Hints at Offering Ultium Batteries for eVTOL Aircraft
GM chief executive told an investment conference this week that the carmaker sees aerial mobility applications for its new electric batteries.
GM Ultima batteries
General Motors introduced its Ultima range of electric batteries in March 2020 and on September 14 chief executives Mary Barra indicated the company may offer them to eVTOL aircraft developers. [Photo: GM]

General Motors has declined to elaborate on ambitions it appears to have to be a power source provider for eVTOL aircraft. Following comments this week by GM chief executive Mary Barra in which she hinted at plans to offer the U.S. group's new Ultium batteries to the aviation industry, a company spokesman declined to provide further details, beyond acknowledging that the company is evaluating the sector.

Speaking at the RBC Capital Markets conference on September 14, Barra commented: "We believe strongly in our EV [electric vehicle] future and not just for vehicles. The strength and flexibility of our Ultium battery system opens doors for many uses including aerial mobility."