Startup Develops Safer, Longer Lasting Batteries

Pia Bergqvist

Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at 06:55 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Bay Area startup Cuberg has developed an advanced battery technology that significantly extends drone flight times, demonstrating over 27 minutes compared to standard lithium-ion batteries' 17 minutes.
Cuberg's core mission is to create lightweight, high-capacity batteries that are less flammable than current lithium-ion options for various electric transportation.
Founded by Stanford graduates, the company has received substantial support and funding from organizations including The Boeing Company and the California Energy Commission.
Cuberg aims to scale its innovative battery technology to provide sustainable, clean power for larger applications such as electric cars and VTOLs.

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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.