The chapter delves into the development of zero emission engines for commercial aviation through hydrogen fuel cells and electric power trains. The founder and CEO of Zero Avia discusses their progress in creating new generation engines for large aircraft, collaboration with aircraft manufacturers, and plans to have engines for larger aircraft in the next 20 years. The conversation covers the historical context of jet engine development, challenges in transitioning to greener technology, the efficiency of using hydrogen as an energy carrier, and the importance of government and operator support for sustainable aviation.
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Val Miftakhov, Founder & CEO of ZeroAvia, explains how the combination of hydrogen fuel cell and electric motor technology are powering a new generation of clean aviation. Steven Hamburg, Chief Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, discusses how MethaneSAT is unlocking the biggest and best opportunity to slow our planet’s warming.
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