ZeroAvia Acquires Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Developer HyPoint

ZeroAvia will incorporate HyPoint’s high-temperature fuel cell technology into development of its hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, October 06, 2022 at 06:38 PM ET

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U.K.-based hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain developer ZeroAvia has acquired fuel cell manufacturer HyPoint in a move the company says will accelerate its development of zero-emission power systems for commercial aviation.[Courtesy: ZeroAvia]

Key Takeaways:

ZeroAvia, a hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain developer, acquired fuel cell manufacturer HyPoint to accelerate the development of zero-emission power systems for commercial aviation.
This acquisition allows ZeroAvia to incorporate HyPoint’s high-temperature fuel cell technology, aiming to increase the power output and energy density of its aviation fuel cell powertrains.
The acquisition, combined with existing partnerships, positions ZeroAvia to lead in environmentally and economically attractive solutions for aviation, alongside its ongoing efforts to retrofit regional jets and develop hydrogen refueling infrastructure at airports.

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Hydrogen-electric powertrains are powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce electricity without combustion or emissions, similar to conventional batteries. However, unlike car batteries, they don’t run down or need to be recharged as long as they’re fed hydrogen and oxygen.