Archer Aviation, a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration will begin with an initial project focused on the study of high-performance battery cells and safety testing, applicable to advanced air mobility (AAM) and space.
Archer believes that while the supply chain for electric vehicles is developing in the United States, the supply chain for electric aircraft remains immature, not only here but worldwide. The tests will help accelerate progress. NASA’s goal is to test Archer’s battery cells and system design and share the results to accelerate the development of the entire AAM industry. Maturing battery technology will be a key factor in enabling mass production and adoption of electric aviation.
Archer plans to deliver a high-performance, safety-focused battery pack for its electric air taxi, Midnight, confirming that these cells are well-suited for aviation applications, including vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft, and potential use in space.
“We are extremely proud to collaborate with NASA, which has been a pioneer in eVTOL for over three decades, to ensure continued American leadership in aviation for decades to come,” said Adam Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Archer.
Under the collaborative efforts on battery characterization, NASA and Archer will focus on further safety, energy, and performance testing of the battery cells. The tests will be conducted using one of the world’s most advanced X-ray examination devices.
FAQ – Archer Aviation and NASA under the Space Act Agreement
The source of the article is from the blog elektrischnederland.nl