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Joby Aviation is still a year away from commercially launching its electric air taxi designed for urban environments, but the startup is already looking towards its next chapter: Intercity flight, powered by hydrogen. Joby completed a 523-mile test flight with a hydrogen-electric prototype aircraft – one of its eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) that the startup fitted with a liquid hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Today, Joby Aviation’s eVTOLs are being built to transport people and goods short distances within cities or from cities to airports. Powered by batteries, the aircraft have 100 miles of range. Hydrogen acts as a range-extender, opening the door to a regional use case, according to Joby. https://lnkd.in/eB2Qa3e5

"Joby Aviation is still a year away from commercially launching its electric air taxi designed for urban environments, but the startup is already looking towards its next chapter: Intercity flight, powered by hydrogen. To get the conversation started with regulators and demonstrate hydrogen’s capabilities, Joby told TechCrunch that it completed a 523-mile test flight with a hydrogen-electric prototype aircraft – one of its eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) that the startup fitted with a liquid hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Today, Joby Aviation’s eVTOLs are being built to transport people and goods short distances within cities or from cities to airports. Powered by batteries, the aircraft have 100 miles of range. Hydrogen acts as a range-extender, opening the door to a regional use case, according to Joby. 'This is a landmark moment for aviation,' JoeBen Bevirt, CEO of Joby, told TechCrunch. 'If you want to travel long distances, or you want to stay in the air for long periods of time, hydrogen-electric is a game changer.'" #finance #equipmentfinance #equipmentleasing #financialservices #corporatefinance #joby #aviation #greenhydrogen https://lnkd.in/e_vwP4Mn

Liquid Hydrogen’s Potential and Challenges: Discover the Future of eVTOL Aviation at The #eVTOLSHOWUSA 2024 🌐https://lnkd.in/eHwdVsm2 One of the most forward-thinking sessions will explore the potential of #liquid_hydrogen as a transformative energy source in eVTOL aviation. Hugh Kelly, VP of Marketing at Alakai Technologies Corporation, will lead this session to provide critical insights into both the performance benefits and the infrastructure challenges posed by #liquid_hydrogen technology for #eVTOL aircraft. In this session Hugh Kelly will guide attendees through the complexities of utilizing liquid hydrogen as a sustainable and efficient energy source for rotary-wing eVTOL vehicles. He will discuss both the performance advantages that make liquid hydrogen a compelling alternative to battery-powered systems and the significant infrastructure challenges that need to be addressed. ➡️ Infrastructure Challenges for Liquid Hydrogen: Understand the major challenges associated with liquid hydrogen, particularly the lack of existing transport and storage infrastructure. Learn about the high costs of developing the complex storage systems needed to make liquid hydrogen a viable option for eVTOL aviation. ➡️ Performance Advantages Over Batteries: Despite infrastructure challenges, liquid hydrogen offers key performance benefits compared to battery-electric energy, including greater range, longer flight durations, and higher payload capacity for rotary-wing eVTOL vehicles. These advantages make liquid hydrogen a more efficient option for extended missions and heavier loads. ➡️ Faster Refueling Cycles: Learn how liquid hydrogen aircraft boast significantly faster recharge or refueling cycles than their battery-powered counterparts, improving operational efficiency and reducing turnaround times, which is crucial for commercial eVTOL applications. ➡️ Zero-Emission Benefits: Acknowledge that while batteries offer a simpler energy solution, many eVTOL developers are turning to liquid hydrogen for its zero carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals and the increasing demand for green aviation technologies. ➡️ Investment in Carbon-Free Technologies: Discover how the pursuit of carbon-free technology has attracted substantial government and private sector investment, driving research and development in liquid hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source for the future of eVTOL aviation. Join us at the eVTOL SHOW USA 2024 and explore how liquid hydrogen could revolutionize eVTOL aviation >> https://lnkd.in/eDDkBGvn

Hydrogen-powered air taxi sets record 523-mile trip, emits just water steam California-based Joby Aviation has announced the successful non-stop flight of its hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator, the S4 eVTOL, which traveled 523 miles (841 kilometers) while producing only water as a by-product. This aircraft builds on Joby's battery-electric air taxi program and showcases the potential of hydrogen technology for emissions-free, regional travel without the need for a runway. The aircraft, modified with a liquid hydrogen fuel tank and fewer batteries, features a fuel cell system developed by Joby's subsidiary H2FLY, generating electricity through an electrochemical reaction with oxygen. This achievement highlights the future of clean aviation and Joby's commitment to decarbonizing urban mobility with practical and sustainable solutions. https://lnkd.in/eCVjXHbX

Swiss aviation startup SIRIUS AVIATION AG has unveiled the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. The aircraft has been designed in collaboration with Designworks, A BMW Group Company and Sauber Group. The Sirius Jet is a high-performance, zero-emission VTOL aircraft propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Leveraging jet aerodynamics with airplane and helicopter versatility, it achieves extended flight distances, impressive speeds, and high altitudes at near-silent levels. This is a significant achievement in aviation and demonstrates the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety. Sirius Aviation AG, which has a team comprised of over 100 engineers, has been working hard on intense R&D to develop this project in the beautiful lakeside town of Baar since 2021. According to their claims, they have already started the certification process with the FAA and scheduled the first demonstration plane flights in 2025. They plan to achieve full certification, commercial deliveries, and shuttle flights by 2028. The project is essentially a smaller version of Germany’s Lilium Jet, but it runs on #hydrogen for higher-density energy storage and a much longer range. The propulsion system is also different, as it uses deflected thrust from its banks of fans instead of just tilting the propulsion units the way Lilium does. While gaseous hydrogen may be used for short-haul aircraft, Sirius is working on using #liquid hydrogen (#LH2) for longer-range flights. However, liquid hydrogen needs to be kept incredibly cold throughout distribution, filling, and flight. Even though gaseous hydrogen aviation is still cutting-edge, liquid hydrogen for aviation is even less mature as a technology. It was only last September that H2FLY made the world’s first piloted flight of a liquid H2-powered plane. #evtol #sustainableaviation

The Early Movers in "Hydrogen Aviation" 📌 ZeroAvia 📍 Technology: Hydrogen-electric powertrain technology. 📍 Projects: Development of a 600kW powertrain for 19-seat aircraft, aiming for commercial operations by 2024. 📌 Airbus: 📍 Technology: Hydrogen combustion and hydrogen fuel cell technology. 📍 Projects: ZEROe project, exploring three concept aircraft, including a turbofan, a turboprop, and a blended-wing body design, all powered by hydrogen. 📌 H2Fly 📍 Technology: Hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation. 📍 Projects: HY4, the world’s first four-seater passenger aircraft powered solely by a hydrogen fuel cell system and electric propulsion. 📌 Universal Hydrogen 📍 Technology: Modular hydrogen fuel cells and a distribution system that uses capsules to transport hydrogen. 📍 Projects: Retrofitting existing regional airplanes like the Dash-8 and ATR 72 with hydrogen-electric engines. 📌 HyPoint 📍 Technology: Turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell systems with high specific power output. 📍 Projects: Development of fuel cell systems for air transport, targeting both manned and unmanned vehicles. 📌 AeroDelft 📍 Technology: Liquid hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. 📍 Projects: Phoenix PT (Prototype) and Phoenix FS (Full Scale) projects aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen-powered flight. 📌 Urban Aeronautics 📍 Technology: Hydrogen fuel cell-powered VTOL aircraft. 📍 Projects: CityHawk eVTOL, initially electric but planned to transition to hydrogen fuel cells for increased range and efficiency. 📌 ZeroEmission Industries 📍 Technology: Hydrogen fuel cell power systems for maritime use, exploring aviation applications. 📍 Projects: Development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure and power systems for various transportation modes. 📌 Pipistrel 📍 Technology: Electric and hybrid propulsion systems, exploring hydrogen technology. 📍 Projects: Various electric aircraft, including the Velis Electro, and ongoing research into hydrogen-powered aviation solutions. 📌 SkyNRG 📍 Technology: Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with involvement in hydrogen through infrastructure projects. 📍 Projects: Partnering in initiatives to establish SAF and hydrogen production and supply chains for aviation. #greenhydrogen #zeroemissionaviation #hydrogenpower #sustainableskies #futureofflight #ecofriendlytravel #innovation #greenaerospace #hydrogenrevolution #cleanenergyflight

Delivering on the Promise of Advanced Air Mobility: Insights from Leading eVTOL Innovators Joby Aviation and Wisk The CEOs talking about not overpromising and need for strong diligence and Commitment to safety. What these eVTOLs could mean to open the market, or future aircraft of tomorrow for Boeing - making aircraft more accessible. Hydrogen electric propulsion is the most exciting development for JoeBen and flying over 543mi, and the this could apply to connect regions and countries…but at scale the H2FLY technology powering aircraft. Reducing the climate consequences of burning fossil fuels at altitude and claims that 99% of aviation’s climate damage in CO2 and NonCO2 effects. With a Hydrogen electric efficiency of 2x power density for propulsion compared with combustion of fossil fuels - leading to true zero emissions. Brian talks about energy moving from lab to perform in battery electric cells for silicon based anodes, and cells at 400Whr/kg and will be commercialisable in future…certification may be a challenge as the density of cells increases due to runaway issues. The metric GramsCO2/pax/km on a lifecycle basis with all the and consider all impacts with National Renewable Energy Laboratory - if you don’t use the batteries through lots of cycles- and thermally condition through chasing and flight. Need specific power, specific energy, life and efficiency - all need to balance to manage the environmental lifetime. Cannot be on leading edge on every aspect without compromising… #FIA2024 #UAM #AAM #Wisk #Technology #Certification #safety #Regulators #SustainableAviation

What’s new in the fascinating world of #AAM and #electricflight? Take a look at some of these milestones from 2023: #advancedairmobility #electricaviation #eVTOL

We are witnessing a remarkable evolution in hydrogen-fueled power trains for EVs, eVTOLs, and energy development. Embracing the latest technologies in hydrogen fuel development from methanol and waste-to-energy = upcycling. Moving towards a future that is going futher, faster, lighter, cleaner and more sustainable with #Hydrogen. #TheFutureisHydrogen #ARCHESH2 #MBTechHub #ClimateChallenge

Transportation sector’s path to sustainability appears to be more and more linked to the development of cheap green hydrogen.