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ZeroAvia Pockets Commitment for 100 H2-Electric Engines from American Airlines, Plans to Sell Components to Other e-Aviation Developers 

July 18, 2024 admin 0

American Airlines has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft – and increased its investment into the company. Meanwhile, ZeroAvia has opened a new manufacturing center in Everett, Washington and unveiled plans to sell its propulsion components to other clean-aviation developers. Some may fit for other applications such as UAVs, marine and ground vehicles. […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Garrett Motion Advances Clean Energy Tech with Fuel Cell Air Compressors 

June 11, 2024 admin 0

In the automotive industry’s quest for sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions, hydrogen fuel cells stand out as a promising alternative to traditional power sources. These devices electrochemically convert hydrogen fuel into electrical energy, producing only water and heat as by-products. This makes them a cornerstone of clean energy initiatives, particularly in the development of zero-emission vehicles. Central to the efficiency and functionality of a fuel cell system is the fuel cell air compressor, a component in which Garrett Motion has made significant advancements, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Alfa Laval Heat Exchanger Developed Specifically for Fuel Cell Systems 

May 2, 2024 admin 0

The key to fuel cell viability is maximized system efficiency and minimized energy losses, says Alfa Laval as it introduces its AlfaNova GL50, presented as the first heat exchanger developed specifically for fuel cell systems.

“More and more carbon-neutral fuels are being created through power-to-X processes. Fuel cells provide X-to-power conversion without combustion,” says Malgorzata Moczynska, President, Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers. “To get the most out of these fuels, you must minimize energy losses at every step. This is the role of the AlfaNova GL50 heat exchanger – it helps fuel cell manufacturers achieve full system potential. It’s all part of our efforts to accelerate decarbonization.” […]