New Fuel Cell Technology Could Enable Electric Aviation

MIT Team Releases Tempting Report on Electric Aircraft Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced research results today into a new fuel cell technology that could triple the energy density of electric vehicles. The report singled out aviation as a likely beneficiary of the advanced tech, since weight savings are a key component in electric aircraft propulsion systems. The new technology is described as similar to a battery, but with the difference that it can be “refueled rather than…

New Fuel Cell Could Enable Electric Aviation

Researchers develop a fuel cell that could power electric aviation, offering 3x the energy density of EV batteries.

For all mobile applications up to flying with electricity, the energy density is crucial. A novel fuel cell should help. (fuel cell, battery)

New fuel cell technology could enable electric aviation

Discover how a new fuel cell solution could help electrify transportation systems and overcome limitations of traditional batteries.

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These devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today’s best EV batteries, offering a lightweight option for powering trucks, planes, or ships.

Electric flying sounds like a dream, but until now it has been a nightmare for engineers. Electric aircraft still seem to be largely a pipe dream for the time being. There is a simple reason for this: batteries are far too heavy. After all, an aircraft that flies on electricity would have to use most of its weight for energy storage instead of […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .