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:
- HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft have partnered to develop advanced, FAA-certified hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) applications.
- The new system is designed to offer significantly higher energy density and specific power than existing lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, alongside a 50% reduction in direct operating costs.
- The initial phase involves developing five 650kW systems for Piasecki's PA-890 compound helicopter, with the goal of making the technology available to other eVTOL manufacturers for certification testing in 2024 and deliveries starting in 2025.
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