A major stumbling block in the development of a practical electric flying vehicle is battery technology, which is currently plagued by energy sources that weigh too much and produce too little power. This week, Boeing HorizonX Ventures’ took a step into battery development for the aerospace giant, when it announced its first investment in an energy storage company, Berkeley California-based Cuberg.
Boeing Invests in Next Generation Battery Technology
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing HorizonX Ventures has made its first investment in an energy storage company, Cuberg, to address the critical battery technology limitations currently hindering the development of practical electric flying vehicles.
- Cuberg, a Berkeley-based startup, specializes in next-generation battery cells that combine a lithium metal anode, proprietary electrolyte, and high-voltage cathode to achieve high energy density and thermal durability.
- Boeing believes Cuberg's unique battery chemistry offers one of the highest energy densities in the market and could provide a safe, stable solution vital for future electric air transportation.
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