After receiving the world’s first type certification a year ago and delivering dozens of aircraft for low-altitude tourism initiatives, China’s EHang has become a de facto leader in the burgeoning eVTOL industry. This month, it used that leadership role toward advancing the use of solid-state battery technology in the air, completing what it calls the world’s first solid-state battery test in a pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL. With nearly 500 Wh/kg of energy density, the solid-state battery contributes to a serious boost in endurance, previewing a promising future of improved autonomy and utility among eVTOLs.
Tags: Ehang, eVTOL, Solid-state, Battery Technology, Electric Aircraft, Unmanned, Air Taxis
