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Startup Develops Safer, Longer Lasting Batteries

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Key Takeaways:

  • Bay Area startup Cuberg has developed a new battery technology demonstrating significantly longer operational times for electric devices, as shown by a drone flying over 27 minutes compared to 17 minutes with standard lithium-ion.
  • Founded by Stanford graduates, Cuberg's mission is to create lightweight batteries with greater capacity and reduced flammability for electrically powered transportation.
  • The company has received substantial support and grants from various organizations, including The Boeing Company, the TomKat Center, and the California Energy Commission, to advance its sustainable power solutions.
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Bay area startup Cuberg has shown promise for the development of better battery technology to help electrically powered transportation devices fly or drive longer. The company recently released a video showing two drones flying until the power source ran out. The drone that was powered by a standard lithium-ion battery lasted a bit more than 17 minutes. However, the recently developed battery from Cuberg lasted more than 27 minutes.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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