Aircraft propulsion battery achieves 300Wh/kg

The first product of the line, Samson300, is focussed on maximum energy density, according to the company, achieving 300Wh/kg.

A cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles is claimed.

“Patented safety technologies include cell level protections from thermal runaway and ability to store batteries for long periods at zero charge,” said Magnix. It also has “active on-ground cooling during charging, and the option for passive cooling in flight”.

Power electronics and distribution are integrated in the package.

“It is just the beginning – the road map to an energy density of 400Wh/kg or more is looking very promising,” said magniX CEO Reed Macdonald.

Electronics Weekly has requested further information about this battery – watch this space.

Magnix is headquartered in Everett, Washington State.