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Stop greenwashing of aviation: 2. electric flight

Low Impact

Over five weeks we’re publishing a range of Stay Grounded factsheets about various kinds of techno-greenwashing provided by the aviation industry. As climate demands are raised, the aviation sector is redoubling its greenwashing efforts, pointing to improbable technological step-changes for ‘greener’ flights.

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'Major moment': 19-seat plane partially powered by hydrogen fuel cells takes to the skies

Business Green

ZeroAvia boss hails achievement as proof that 'true zero emission commercial flight is only years away' A 19-seat hydrogen-powered plane took to skies above Gloucestershire yesterday afternoon, in what has been dubbed a "giant step forward" for the decarbonisation of flight.

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HyPoint inks $6.5m deal with Piasecki Aircraft to deliver hydrogen fuel cell system for eVTOL aircraft

Business Green

Tie-up could see California start-up's fuel cell technology installed in one of world's first hydrogen-powered helicopters. Hydrogen fuel cell specialist HyPoint has inked a $6.5m deal with Piasecki Aircraft Corporation to develop a hydrogen fuel cell system for zero emission electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Electric Planes are the Future of Aviation

Green Market Oracle

The cabin was filled 2 tons of lithium-ion batteries as well as cooling equipment which leaves no room for passengers. The pursuit of electric aviation is advancing as companies race to find alternatives to reduce the footprint of traditional air travel. Certification is an important first step in the march towards commercial aviation.

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Global Briefing: India preps $2.2bn green hydrogen incentive package

Business Green

India boosts green hydrogen ambitions, World Bank eyes new climate focus, France curbs domestic flights, and all the top green business news from around the world this week. India prepares $2.2bn boost for local green hydrogen industry. Reuters notes that green hydrogen currently costs around 300-400 rupees per kilogram - or $3.60-4.80/kg

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Could this be the turning point for green hydrogen?

Business Green

Heather Clancy reveals how her biggest 'geek out' moment at COP26 came courtesy of a hydrogen train. The cells run on green hydrogen, supplied by a British startup, and the interior is a model of circularity, including recycled seat frames and covers. The technology, HydroFlex , was developed by a U.K.

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Greentown Labs Member Milestones — October 2022

Greentown Labs

American Battery Technology Company was awarded a $57M Department of Energy grant to build a $115M, first-of-kind commercial-scale facility to manufacture battery-grade lithium hydroxide from Nevada-based sedimentary resources. Form Energy raised a $450M Series E for its cost-effective, multi-day energy-storage systems.