Or perhaps, in this case, something older. Lithium-sulphur batteries from UK firm Oxis Energy are to be used in electric and solar aircraft made by US company Bye Aerospace. Oxis has developed a non-flammable electrolyte for its battery, which offers densities of more than 500 Wh/kg and can last 250 charge cycles. The battery will power the company’s new all-electric aircraft, called the BYD e6, with an estimated range of up to 300 miles on one charge. If successful, Oxis' product could pave the way for lithium-sulphur batteries aimed at larger aircraft companies.
Lithium-sulphur batteries from UK firm Oxis Energy are to be used in electric and solar aircraft made by US company Bye Aerospace. Oxis has developed a non-flammable electrolyte for its battery, which offers densities of more than 500 Wh/kg and can last 250 charge cycles. The battery will power the company’s new all-electric aircraft, called the BYD e6, with an estimated range of up to 300 miles on one charge. If successful, Oxis' product could pave the way for lithium-sulphur batteries aimed at larger aircraft companies.