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GKN Aerospace and University of Nottingham Develop Cryogenic Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion for Net-Zero Air Travel


cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion

GKN Aerospace, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, is leading the development of cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion systems that could significantly reduce carbon emissions in aviation. This groundbreaking technology aims to achieve net-zero air travel by using liquid hydrogen stored at extremely low temperatures to power electric engines, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional jet fuels.



The cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion system is a key component of the H2FlyGHT project, which has received substantial funding to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation technologies. By leveraging the high energy density of liquid hydrogen, this propulsion system could enable the aviation industry to achieve its long-term sustainability goals, drastically reducing the sector's environmental impact.


This innovation is part of a broader movement within the aviation industry to adopt hydrogen as a primary fuel source, with the potential to transform air travel and make net-zero emissions a reality.


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