Alpine 4 Holdings Inc said that its subsidiaries Vayu Aerospace Corporation (Vayu), ElecJet and Quality Circuit Assembly (QCA) have successfully incorporated ElecJet's Solid-State Battery into a new battery assembly capable of delivering 1.55 kilowatts of power, known as the Vayu A4M1 Power System.
The A4M1 is nearly 2.5 times more powerful than its current lithium-ion power pack and can extend the G1's vertical flight capabilities with heavier payloads, Alpine 4 said in a statement.
The battery cell is fire resistant and can still operate if punctured, giving the G1 best in class safety and reliability, the company added.
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The battery is also capable of fast charging at a rate of 4C, which equates to a 15-minute charge time, according to the firm.
The electrification of aviation and aerospace is “on the forefront” of what Alpine 4 is doing and across its subsidiaries, CEO Kent Wilson told investors.
“The vertical integration of Vayu, Elecjet and QCA clearly demonstrates the strength of our DSF business model when multiple subsidiaries align on a project,” Wilson said in a statement.
Wilson told shareholders that the next generation US-2 will be one of the world's first airframes designed around a Solid-State Power System. “The use of our solid-state battery technology will be a key component in the future of electric flight due to its reliability, safety and charging speeds."
TK Eppley, President of Vayu Aerospace Corporation, added that interest for the US-1, US-2, and G1 is building with customers around the world.
“The company has also received inquiries from several customers in the gas exploration and aerial surveillance sectors specifically for our A4M1 powered G1,” Eppley said. “We believe the addition of the A4M1 battery pack will redefine what is possible in autonomous flight and lead to increased sales moving forward."
Alpine 4 Holdings acquires businesses that fit into its disruptive DSF business model of Drivers, Stabilizers, and Facilitators.
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