🔋 World’s 1st solid-state battery EV to hit roads in 2026, turbine engines operating at 3,300°F, Boeing satellite blows up

Most auto manufacturers plan to launch their electric vehicles (EVs) with solid-state batteries by 2030. However, Stellantis has announced that it will introduce a demonstration fleet of brand-new Dodge Charger Daytona EVs featuring solid-state batteries by 2026.

Stellantis is incorporating Factorial’s solid-state batteries into a demonstration fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles.

The vehicles will utilize solid-state battery technology with over 390Wh/kg energy density. Dive deeper into this Must-Read.

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🔋 World’s 1st solid-state battery EV to hit roads in 2026 with 600-mile range

On October 23, Stellantis and Factorial announced the next chapter in their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation EVs powered by Factorial’s solid-state battery technology.

This initiative builds upon the $75 million investment Stellantis made in Factorial in 2021. Stellantis will test the performance of Factorial’s solid-state battery in real driving conditions using its Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles in 2026.

Factorial will supply Stellantis with cells based on its proprietary FEST solid-state battery technology, which enables a specific energy density of over 390 Wh/kg.

⚡️ Rare Earth oxide coatings allow turbine engines to operate at record 3,300°F

A University of Virginia-led research team has developed new protective coatings that allow turbine engines to run at higher temperatures before components begin to fail.

“Hotter engines are more efficient,” said Elizabeth J. Opila, professor and chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UVA and a lead researcher on the project.

Turbine engines are known for aircraft propulsion, but stationary turbines have many industrial uses, including power generation. They burn fuel to rotate turbine blades, converting mechanical energy to electricity.

🛰️ Boeing-built satellite blows up into bits in space, cutting comms for 3 continents

A communications satellite designed and constructed by Boeing, one of the largest aerospace companies in the world, has disintegrated in orbit, affecting various regions.

The satellite in question, iS-33e, was operated by Intelsat, a major player in global satellite communications.

Intelsat confirmed the “total loss” of the satellite, which has disrupted services for customers across Europe, Africa, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.

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