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With the world gradually moving toward electric cars, it’s only a matter of time before EVs take to the skies, at least for shorter trips. Inching us closer to that milestone is Chinese battery maker CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited), which on Wednesday launched a battery at the Shanghai Auto Show that it claims can power electric passenger aircraft. The semi-solid state battery with condensed electrolyte has a density of up to 500 Wh/k, meaning it can store 500 Watt hours of energy for every kilogram of its weight.
The company says it can “achieve mass production of [the] condensed battery in a short period of time,” and it expects to begin mass production of an automotive-focused variant later this year. “The launch of this cutting-edge technology breaks the limits that have long restricted the development of the battery sector and will open up a new scenario of electrification centering on high level of safety and light weight,” stated CATL’s announcement. However, NASA has been testing electric planes throughout the past decade, and others are working on hybrid planes, like ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric aircraft that completed a 10-minute flight this January. Rolls-Royce even flew an all-electric plane at 387 MPH in a recent test.
CATL says it’s working with unnamed partners to develop flying EVs. “At present, CATL is cooperating with partners in the development of electric passenger aircrafts and practicing aviation-level standards and testing in accordance with aviation-grade safety and quality requirements,” the battery maker stated.
Additionally, CATL says it’s working to improve the carbon footprint of its batteries and plans to achieve carbon neutrality for its manufacturing plants by 2025 and across the battery value chain by 2035. It plans to focus on mining, bulk raw materials, battery materials, cell manufacturing and battery systems to achieve the goal. “As electrification extends from the land to the sky, aircrafts will become cleaner and smarter,” the company stated. “The launch of condensed batteries will usher in an era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation, open up more possibilities of the development of the industry, and promote the achieving of the global carbon neutrality goals at an earlier date.”
However, it’s worth tempering our expectations about flying EVs. Some movement in that direction could help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from the aviation industry, which accounts for about three percent of global emissions. But it would require more significant advances than CATL’s new battery for them to become a viable alternative to today’s jet-fuel-powered aircraft. So although we may see some commercial electric planes take to the skies within the next decade, don’t expect batteries to power much beyond small and short-distance planes anytime soon.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/catls-new-battery-tech-could-inch-electric-planes-closer-to-reality-200531533.html?src=rss
The latest addition to HP’s flagship Envy series of laptops is the new HP Envy 17.3. Available in Natural Silver color, it was designed to provide an unparalleled computing experience with its cutting-edge features and sleek design, and with its powerful processor, brilliant display, and long battery life, the 2023 version of this laptop is the perfect device for anyone looking for a high-performance on-the-go machine.
Built using high-quality materials that give it a premium feel, the new Envy 17.3 measures 15.59 (W) x 10.18 (D) x 0.77 (H) in inches and weighs just under 6 pounds (5.50 lbs, to be more precise), making it easy to carry around. A backlit keyboard makes it easy to type even in dimly lit environments.
The display, a 17.3-inch diagonal IPS display, is available either in 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) or FHD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), in versions multitouch–enabled or not; it is bright and vibrant (400 nits for the 4K panel and 300 nits for the FHD ones), and the colors are accurate (100% DCI–P3 for the more expensive screen and 100% sRGB for the more accessible versions), perfect for watching movies, browsing the web, or working on creative projects. The fact that it could also be touch-enabled (only available for the FHD variant) makes it easy to navigate the operating system and apps.
For the processors, the machine brings a 13th Generation Intel Core i5–13500H/Core i7-13700H/Core i7–1355Uprocessor, providing excellent performance, as the SoCs can reach speeds of up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. In memory, this laptop comes with 12/16GB/32GB of DDR4–3200 RAM, which can provide excellent multitasking capabilities. As for the storage, options with 512GB and 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDs will be offered, offering fast boot times and quick access to files.
The HP Envy 17.3 2023 laptop (expected to be available in May at HP.com for a starting price of $1,149.99) comes with a 4-cell 55 Wh Li-ion battery that provides up to 11 hours of battery life. The laptop’s long battery life makes it perfect for people who are always on the go and need a device that can keep up with their busy lifestyle, as it supports battery fast charge through its 90W USB-C adapter, charging approximately 50% in only 30 minutes.
As for connectivity, we have onboard 2 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type–C, 4 USB Type–A, HDMI 2.11, a headphone/microphone combo, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. For the graphics users can choose between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4 GB GDDR6 dedicated) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics. The OS pre-installed is Windows 11 Home. Other features that can be mentioned include Audio by Bang & Olufsen (Dual speakers) improved by HP Audio Boost, a built-in HD webcam (HP Wide Vision 5MP IR camera) with temporal noise reduction, and integrated dual-array digital microphones, and a fingerprint reader.
Introducing The HP Envy 17.3 Laptop: Fast Computing And A Sleek Design
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