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It’s all about the battery!

Thursday February 27, 2025 19:35 - 19:50 Motorworld - Main Stage

Speaker: M.Sc. Gerald Krainer (Valcon Labs Inc.)

Subject: Thursday February 27, 2025

From Vision to Action. Valcon Labs set forth on an ambitious journey with the vision of manufacturing the first fully autonomous passenger drone (eVTOL). Urban traffic has become increasingly chaotic, and by 2050, over two-thirds of the global population is projected to reside in cities. As urban infrastructure struggles to keep pace, congestion will only worsen, leading to longer commutes. Currently, unmanned drones are hindered by a lack of technological breakthroughs in battery and propulsion systems. Valcon Labs recognized that the technology for passenger transport faces time-consuming regulatory processes (such as those from the FAA and EASA). This realization propelled us into ACTION. Valcon Labs has opted for the FAST TRACK by developing next-generation Battery Power Systems. Our innovations include high-density, non-flammable batteries and AI-enabled power conversion solutions designed for critical autonomous applications. We are transforming the future of autonomous and unmanned vehicles with state-of-the-art Battery Power Systems that operate in temperatures ranging from -60 ºC to 120 ºC, suitable for land, sea, air, and space applications. Our cutting-edge technology features high-energy-density ceramic battery cells, exceeding 1000 Wh/kg, along with self-healing power electronics. This pioneering development guarantees exceptional reliability and safety for mission-critical systems. Driven by a top tier founding and management team with extensive backgrounds at global leaders like LG Energy Solution, Tesla, Volkswagen, and BMW, Valcon Labs blends expertise in materials science, battery manufacturing, and energy systems to cultivate innovation and scalability. In the realms of electric vehicles and drones, the focus is unmistakably on battery technology. Energy storage is the cornerstone of the electric revolution!


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M.Sc. Gerald Krainer Speaker

Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder
Valcon Labs Inc.