CATL, China's largest battery manufacturer, has announced significant progress in its all-electric aircraft project. At the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, World Economic Forum, CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun revealed that the company's civilian electric passenger aircraft project is advancing well. The aircraft, expected to weigh 8 tons, aims to achieve a range of 2,000-3,000 kilometers (approximately 1,250 to 1,860 miles) by 2027-2028. CATL has already successfully test-flown a 4-ton civil electric aircraft. The company expects its batteries to power electric aircraft with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers (1,800 miles). This development marks a significant milestone in the journey towards electric aviation.
NEWS: The largest battery manufacturer in China, CATL, says it has made progress in its all-electric aircraft partnership project, which is expected to support a range of about 1,250 to 1,860 miles by 2027-2028. CATL successfully test-flew a 4-ton civil electric aircraft and⦠https://t.co/LsLI6B8SF1
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CATL expects its batteries to power electric aircraft with up to 3,000 km range https://t.co/ov7rNrSxOc
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On Tuesday, #CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun announced at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, World Economic Forum that the company's civilian electric passenger aircraft project is progressing, with an expected range of 2,000-3,000 kilometers by 2027-2028. The 8-ton aircraft,β¦ https://t.co/L3xpCAbWg5