Northvolt targets zero-emission aviation with ‘superior’ lithium metal battery

Swedish low-carbon battery startup Northvolt is on a bit of a roll lately. Recently, the company revealed a new collaboration with Scania to produce the longest lasting EV batteries on the market. Now, its wholly-owned subsidiary Cuberg has unveiled a program to develop high-performance batteries to achieve “safe and sustainable” electric flight.  One of the biggest stumbling blocks to zero-emission electric aviation is, apart from access to renewable energy, battery technology