eVTOL infographic (IMAGE)

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eVTOL infographic

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The automotive electric vehicle revolution is paving the way for urban air mobility, but people must not be naive in thinking that electric vehicle batteries will suffice for electric flight. The fast-charging requirements, 30x increase in energy throughput, and 3x power requirements demand a new generation of battery.

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Eric Rountree, EC Power

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