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Montavista Product News: METARY®EL Lithium Metal Batteries Retain 400 Wh/kg after 250 Deep Charge-Discharge Cycles

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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HEFEI, China, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new METARY®EL series products have implemented a different lithium metal anode modification solution and a new flame-retardant electrolyte, featuring a significantly improved cycling stability over the previous METARY®Ex series announced in 2020. At the same time, the new products still keep the features of high specific energy, operation safety, and environmental adaptability. The new METARY®EL battery demonstrates a high capacity retention over 90% after 300 cycles, and the mass-specific energy density retains 400Wh/kg after 250 deep charge-discharge cycles.

Key Points: 
  • Montavista began delivery of its new innovative METARY®EL series lithium metal batteries to international customers on March 21, 2023.
  • The new METARY®EL battery demonstrates a high capacity retention over 90% after 300 cycles, and the mass-specific energy density retains 400Wh/kg after 250 deep charge-discharge cycles.
  • Now the lithium metal batteries with an energy density of over 400Wh/kg, such as METARY®EL, have become the enabler for its practical payload applications.
  • To meet such requirements, Montavista has developed the new METARY®EL lithium metal battery series products.

Airbus, NTT, DOCOMO and SKY Perfect JSAT Jointly Studying Connectivity Services from High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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TOKYO, Jan 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Airbus, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced that they have begun studying the feasibility of collaborating on future high-altitude platform stations (HAPS)-based connectivity services as part of a future space-based wireless connectivity ecosystem.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Airbus, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced that they have begun studying the feasibility of collaborating on future high-altitude platform stations (HAPS)-based connectivity services as part of a future space-based wireless connectivity ecosystem.
  • HAPS networks are deemed to be a relatively easy solution for air and sea connectivity and an effective platform for deploying disaster countermeasures and many industrial applications.
  • SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation is a leader in the converging fields of broadcasting and communications.
  • SKY Perfect JSAT delivers wide range of entertainment through "SKY PerfecTV!

Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) achieves connectivity in trial conducted by Airbus and NTT DOCOMO

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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TOKYO, Nov 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Airbus and NTT DOCOMO, INC. have demonstrated the ability to use its solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) to deliver future wireless broadband connectivity.

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  • TOKYO, Nov 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Airbus and NTT DOCOMO, INC. have demonstrated the ability to use its solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) to deliver future wireless broadband connectivity.
  • The trial took place in the United States in August, when the Zephyr S aircraft undertook approx.
  • Carrying an onboard radio transmitter, the Zephyr S provided an agile datalink during a stratospheric flight to simulate future direct-to-device connectivity.
  • Tests included various bandwidths to simulate direct-to-device service from the HAPS to end users using low, nominal and high throughput.

Airbus Defence And Space Recognizes Amprius With The 2021 Innovative Supplier Of The Year Award

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Airbus Defence and Space , the division of Airbus responsible for defense and aerospace products and services, chose Amprius as the winner from over 10,000 suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • Airbus Defence and Space , the division of Airbus responsible for defense and aerospace products and services, chose Amprius as the winner from over 10,000 suppliers.
  • Amprius' supplies advanced lithium-ion batteries to the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr Program.
  • "We chose Amprius because of the alignment they bring with our overall strategy," said Annika Mulder, Vice President of Materials Procurement for Airbus Defence and Space.
  • "It's an honor to receive the Innovative Supplier Award from Airbus this year for our groundbreaking achievement in battery development and our role in the Airbus Zephyr program," said Kang Sun, Amprius CEO .

Sion Power's Licerion High Energy (HE) Technology Provides Impressive Performance in HAPS Application

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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TUCSON, Ariz., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sion Power, the technology leader in high-energy, lithium-metal rechargeable batteries, announces the demonstration of its Licerion High Energy (HE) technology with 500 Wh/kg and 1000 Wh/L.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sion Power, the technology leader in high-energy, lithium-metal rechargeable batteries, announces the demonstration of its Licerion High Energy (HE) technology with 500 Wh/kg and 1000 Wh/L.
  • Sion Power has designed the Licerion-HE for the UAV markets, such as HAPS, where recharge energy is provided by photovoltaic cells mounted on the aircraft surface.
  • Additional application requirements include a minimal weight burden from battery packs, high gravimetric energy density, and slow cycling; all are features of the Licerion-HE design.
  • The high energy density of the Licerion cells can provide all the energy needed without compromising payload capacity."