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Molicel P60B for eVTOL and Aviation: How Simulation Reveals the True Potential
The Molicel P60B (INR-21700-P60B) is a next-generation cylindrical lithium-ion cell designed for high-performance applications in eVTOL, aviation, drones, motorsport, and defence. Combining exceptional energy density and reliability, it supports advanced electrification platforms where efficiency, safety, and weight are critical. Built on Molicel’s legacy of innovation, the P60B enables engineers to push the boundaries of flight and performance in next-generation electric sys
Kieran O'Regan
Oct 2610 min read


About:Energy Partners with EFT Mobility to Power Breakthroughs in Drone Battery Design and Performance
About:Energy partners with Munich-based EFT Mobility, part of Quantum Systems Group, to accelerate battery innovation for drone...
About:Energy
Sep 223 min read


Amprius SA08 in Drones: A Battery Engineer's Guide Beyond the Typical Datasheet
The Amprius SA08 is a high-specific-energy lithium-ion pouch cell designed for aerospace-grade drones, offering 338 Wh/kg while weighing just 108.5 g. In this blog, we use About:Energy’s lab-validated electrical model to simulate the SA08 under real multicopter drone loads—revealing voltage behaviour, heat generation, and usable energy beyond what the datasheet shows.
About:Energy
Jul 119 min read


One of the Highest Power Cells in Our Database: Ampace JP40 Full Review and Specs
The Ampace JP40 is a high-power 21700 lithium-ion cell designed for demanding applications like drones, e-aviation, and defence. In this blog, we use our own lab-tested electrical models to simulate JP40 performance under various loads, streamlining cell selection and benchmarking.
Kieran O'Regan
Jun 198 min read


State-of-Health Assessment of the Molicel P45B: How Long Will My eVTOL Battery Last?
Battery ageing is a major challenge for eVTOLs due to high-power demands during take-off and landing. These aggressive duty cycles can drive rapid degradation, especially with fast charging and cooling. This blog assesses the Molicel P45B’s performance under such conditions using validated models..
Dr. Miles Robertson
May 95 min read


The Hidden Safety Impact of Reversible Heating on Your Battery Models
What is the critical role of reversible heating in battery models? We dive into overcoming its challenges for improved accuracy, cost-effici
Alastair Hales
Nov 28, 20246 min read


Molicel P50B vs P45B: Key Differences & Specifications
Let’s dive into Molicel's latest innovation, the P50B, a powerhouse designed for high-performance applications - comparing it to the P45B.
Yashraj Tripathy
Sep 20, 202411 min read


Battery Sustainability: Insights on Environmental Impact and LCA
In the world of electrification, data is more crucial than ever for the rapid decarbonization of battery usage. Batteries have an...
Adriana Zamora
Mar 20, 20246 min read


The Race to Design Batteries for Urban Air Mobility
Generating Battery Pack Concepts for eVTOL Aircraft Propulsion using Voltt ‘Design’ Developing high-performance eVTOL battery packs is a...
Yashraj Tripathy
Dec 14, 20238 min read


Battery Cell Selection: How to Choose the Right Cell for Your Application
When engineers are faced with thousands of lithium-ion cell options, and more launching every month, selecting the best battery cell for a given application becomes increasingly complex. Whether you’re comparing the Molicel P60B vs P50B for high-power automotive systems or weighing the Amprius SA88 vs Inobat E10 for next-generation aerospace applications, more choice doesn’t always lead to better outcomes.
About:Energy
Oct 5, 202313 min read


Keeping the Lights On: The Costs of Battery Testing Labs
Speeding up the shift to electric vehicles and embracing the new era of automotive development The automotive industry is undergoing a...
Daren Tan
Sep 27, 20235 min read


Beneath the Surface: A Microscopic Exploration of Battery Supply Chains
About:Energy launches a new product to understand battery supply chains. ‘Analyse’ presents crucial data for stakeholders, providing...
Kieran O'Regan
Sep 15, 20237 min read


The Tesla 4680: Does Size Matter?
The Tesla Model Y lithium-ion cell has been one of the most talked about batteries in the industry since the concept was launched by Tesla in May 2020 . At launch, the Model Y cell seemed years away from mass production but, as of today, Tesla is selling vehicles on the mass market, powered by their revolutionary technology. The concept of the Model Y cell is likely to have an enormous bearing on the future of energy storage, in and beyond the transport sector. As Musk put i
Alastair Hales
Aug 29, 202310 min read


Exploring Molicel’s new power cell: The Molicel P45B
Explore About:Energy’s case study on the Molicel P45B (also known as Molicel P45B INR21700) battery cell. The article examines its role in powering record-breaking electric vehicles like the McMurtry Spéirling and highlights key insights into thermal performance, system design, and battery testing for high-performance applications.
Yashraj Tripathy
Aug 8, 20237 min read


The battery dataset to answer the most challenging research questions
In April 2021, About:Energy was formed to translate world-leading research out of UK Universities to solve challenges within industry....
Alastair Hales
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Accelerating your Battery Pack Development with The Voltt & COMSOL Multiphysics
“About:Energy’s technical team supported us in simulating the thermal behaviour of an air-cooled variant of our battery pack – enabling...
Edmund Dickinson
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Redefining Engineering Workflows: our new product 'Design System' for battery pack optimisation
Why we built this Over the last few months since launching the Voltt in London, we’ve spoken to dozens of customers and gathered...
Nicholas Yiu
May 24, 20233 min read


System-level success: Battery cell selection for optimal performance
We have collaborated with ThermoAnalytics to demonstrate how the Voltt database can be used with 3D thermal simulation software TAITherm.
About:Energy
May 17, 20234 min read
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