** Shares of Li-S Energy LIS.AX leap as much as 62.8% to
A$0.415, their best intraday percentage gain
** Co says it developed a new 20-layer battery cell using
its lithium sulfur technology, which would be able to store more
energy in less physical space
** Expects the batteries to have applications in drones and
eAviation sectors
** Stock hits highest level since Dec 5, 2022
** Trading volumes almost 35x the 30-day average
** Stock down 20.3% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Harshita Swaminathan)
((Harshita.Swaminathan@thomsonreuters.com))