AirShip Technologies Group

AirShip Technologies Group is exploring the use of  Lithium-ion Battery Packs as a power source for the AirShip.  Hybrid Technologies Inc. is a U.S. company that sells lithium-powered cars, and they have been able to port their power plants into pre-existing cars.  As the AirShip is being designed from the ground up, the new construction design could lend itself well to incorporating off-the-shelf power technology of Hybrid Technologies product offerings.

One of the reasons the vehicle is called the AirShip is due to its use of Helium bags strategically located within the body of the vehicle that lift the weight of much of the vehicle off the 24 ball bearings that hold each Track Sphere.  Remember, the vehicle does not leave the ground, but it will have a baseline helium lift for the overall weight of the AirShip with the ability to automatically sense onboard added weight and apply compensating helium.  AirShip’s Track Sphere drive train creates more friction than typical vehicle cylinder wheels, especially at highway speeds.  Introducing the Lithium-ion batteries provides the AirShip with a robust and rechargeable power plant.

Using hydraulic lifts, we stack the Lithium-ion packs for ease of service and distributed air cooling.  The battery to cooling fan design is absolutely necessary for more efficient cooling.  With AirShip's cooling and dual stack Lithium-ion Batteries, the target miles-traveled range on one full electric charge is 400 miles, more than competitive for the field of electric vehicles.  Additionally, we are targeting 3.5 to 4 hours for a full electric recharge from home or the office.

General Motors' example of this power technology is displayed in the Chevrolet's Volt Use of Lithium-ion Battery Pack.