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 Corporation are partnering to develop advanced, FAA-certified hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- The innovative hydrogen fuel cell system is designed to offer four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and twice the specific power of existing hydrogen fuel cells, while also reducing operating costs by up to 50 percent.
- The initial $6.5 million phase will develop five 650kW systems for Piasecki's PA-890 compound helicopter, aiming for on-aircraft certification testing by 2024 and broader availability for other eVTOL manufacturers by 2025.
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