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Wright Electric Receives $3.34M Award From FAA FAST Program for Battery Development

Aug 19, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Contract Type

partnership

New YorkManufacturingAerospace

Description

Wright Electric and its partners have been selected to receive a $3.34M award from the FAA FAST program to develop a new class of batteries that will enable zero emission aircraft flights on large 100+ passenger aircraft. The objective of the R&D program is to construct highly energy dense batteries which hold roughly three times more energy per pound of weight than the best electric car batteries.

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Company

Wright Electric

Location

New York, United States

About

Wright Electric is a company focused on addressing the climate and noise impact of the aerospace industry by building electric aircraft for the 100+ passenger aircraft market. They work with NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

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