Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric aircraft to run on hydrogen fuel cells.
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Designers at the University of Stuttgart’s Institute of Aircraft Design have announced that they’ll be building an electric aircraft that will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Dubbed Hydrogenius, the aircraft will be equipped with a lithium battery and electric motor, which will use the power from the aircraft’s onboard hydrogen fuel cell system.
The team is hoping to compete in NASA’s Green Flight Challenge competition, which is offering a $1.65 million prize to the first place that exceeds fuel-efficiency of 100kpl. The aircraft will need to fly for a minimum of 320km at a minimum speed of 160kph.
Via: TheLocal
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