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News archive: Wright Electric

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15 August 2024

Wright awarded USAF contract for high power lightweight batteries

Wright Electric will leverage additive manufacturing to quickly produce small volumes of rechargeable batteries that can stand in for legacy thermal batteries.

7 February 2024 Conducted at 1,000 volts, this test sets the stage for simulated altitude testing at the NASA NEAT facility later this year.

Wright Electric validates motor safety through altitude-simulated PD testing

Potential Discharge (PD) can accelerate the degradation of electrical insulation, potentially causing motor failure, among other safety concerns. As altitude increases, the voltage level needed to cause PD decreases.