Airbus Focuses On Batteries To Enable Hybrid-Electric Architecture

Airbus Renault electrification
Credit: Airbus
TOULOUSE—Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with car manufacturer Renault to improve the technology for batteries, seen as the weak link that drags down the efficiency of a hybrid-electric architecture. Such a configuration would lead to a 5% improvement in fuel consumption, according to...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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