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Amprius Declares a Breakthrough in Aviation Battery Technology
Amprius Makes Breakthrough in Battery Technology for Electric Aircraft
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Amprius has announced what it says is a breakthrough in the energy discharge rate in lithium-ion batteries for electric aircraft. (Image: Amprius)

Battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies says it has achieved a new breakthrough in battery technology for electric aircraft and road vehicles with its creation of a new ultra-high-power, high-energy lithium-ion battery that the company claims will provide “unmatched propulsion power and energy.”

The company’s batteries, which are made with silicon nanowire anodes, offer higher energy densities than traditional lithium-ion batteries, most of which are made with graphite or carbon-based anodes. Silicon anodes can store up to 10 times more lithium atoms and therefore provide a significantly higher charging capacity than other types of lithium-ion batteries. 

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