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 has acquired fuel cell manufacturer HyPoint to accelerate the development of its zero-emission hydrogen-electric powertrains for commercial aviation.
The acquisition aims to integrate HyPoint's high-temperature fuel cell technology, which is expected to increase the power output and energy density of aviation fuel cell powertrains.
This move is part of ZeroAvia's broader strategy to lead in sustainable aviation, following recent advancements like agreements to retrofit CRJ series jets and establish 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.