2017 Affordable Battery Powered Carbon Fiber 
Teslarati
JANUARY 24, 2023
Electron is the only rocket in the world to successfully reach orbit with structures built almost entirely out of carbon fiber composites. It’s also the only orbital-class rocket in the world that uses engines with battery-powered pumps. Rocket Lab’s workhorse rocket is relatively unique.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
An important incidental effect is that battery costs have fallen by around half in the past five years. That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. Direct current charging with 150 kW of power is the next step. There will also be wireless options.
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