California-based green energy startup HyPoint and aircraft developer Piasecki Aircraft Corporation have announced they are partnering to develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) applications.
HyPoint Partners With Piasecki Aircraft To Deliver eVTOL Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Key Takeaways:
- Green energy startup HyPoint and aircraft developer Piasecki Aircraft Corporation are partnering to develop advanced, FAA-certified hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) applications.
- The proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology aims to offer significantly improved performance, including four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and twice the specific power of existing hydrogen fuel cells, enabling zero-emission flights and reduced operating costs.
- The initial $6.5 million phase will focus on integrating five 650kW systems into Piasecki’s PA-890 compound helicopter, expected to be the world's first crewed hydrogen-powered helicopter, with broader market availability for other eVTOL manufacturers targeted by 2025.
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