CATL, a Chinese battery manufacturer, has announced its plans to release an 8-ton electric aircraft by 2027.
The company has already successfully flight-tested a 4-ton civil electric aircraft, paving the way for the development of larger electric planes.
The new aircraft is expected to have a range of 1,800 miles, making it a significant player in the electric aviation market.
The announcement is in line with China’s goal of reducing carbon emissions from air transportation.
The country has released a green aviation plan that calls for the adoption of new technologies, including electric planes and sustainable aviation fuels.
While the plan does not include a net-zero emissions target, it aims to reduce carbon emissions from air transportation by promoting the use of cleaner fuels and more efficient aircraft.
CATL’s electric aircraft is expected to be a game-changer in the aviation industry, offering a zero-emission alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered planes.
The company’s technology has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from air transportation, contributing to China’s goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
