Wright Electric Launches Battery Program Targeting 1,000 wh/kg Pack Density
Today, Wright Electric , a world leader in electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft, launched Wright Batteries, an initiative to develop batteries targeting 1,000 watt hours per kilogram (wh/kg) pack density.
- Today, Wright Electric , a world leader in electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft, launched Wright Batteries, an initiative to develop batteries targeting 1,000 watt hours per kilogram (wh/kg) pack density.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003891225/en/
Depiction of Wright Battery (Photo: Business Wire)
“When I founded Wright, the best vehicle batteries had an energy density below 250 wh/kg,” said Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright. - Since 2021, Wright has been conducting experiments with battery technologies that have been overlooked by conventional battery manufacturers.
- Wright Electric is a U.S.-based company building electric aircraft, energy storage, and power generation solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.