MagniX to develop hydrogen fuel cells for aircraft

The electric motor manufacturer announced that it is expanding its focus to H2 propulsion.Everett, Washington-based MagniX has announced that it is taking its first steps into the development of hydrogen fuel cells. The company shared this strategy in Orlando, Florida at the NBAA-BACE 2022 convention.The company is directing its focus for H2 technology development toward aircraft propulsion.MagniX intends to add hydrogen fuel cells to its product portfolio as a complement to its existing battery electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems.The company’s existing tech has made notable headlines in recent years, such as when the all-electric Alice commuter plane had its first flight, powered by the 650-kilowatt Magni650 electric propulsion units (EPUs). It was also the company’s 350-kilowatt Magni350 EPU that powered the modified Robinson R44 helicopter in its first fully…

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