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Universal Hydrogen's Mission to Decarbonize Aviation
TLDR Universal Hydrogen, led by Paul Eremenko, is working to replace jet fuel with hydrogen fuel cells in the aviation industry. By raising over $85 million, the company aims to test small prop planes powered by hydrogen fuel cells and address the challenges of decarbonizing commercial flight.
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Universal Hydrogen, led by Paul Eremenko, aims to decarbonize the aviation industry by replacing jet fuel with hydrogen fuel cells.
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Paul Eremenko, co-founder of Universal Hydrogen, raised over $85 million for the company and is now preparing to test small prop planes powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
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Paul Eremenko recognized the environmental challenges in aviation and the need to decarbonize the industry, leading him to explore the potential of hydrogen fuel as an efficient and clean alternative.
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Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis with renewable electricity, is a clean energy source that has become more affordable due to the growth of renewable electricity capacity globally, creating an opportunity for decarbonizing commercial flight.
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Transporting hydrogen to airplanes for commercial flights involves expensive infrastructure, but Universal Hydrogen aims to use modular capsules as cargo to simplify the process and reduce costs, preparing for the transition to hydrogen-powered aircraft in the commercial aviation industry.
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Universal Hydrogen targets common short-range commercial flights with existing aircraft configurations, aiming to address the volume challenges of hydrogen as a fuel source in aviation without requiring radical design changes.
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Universal Hydrogen aims to address the high cost and infrastructure challenges of hydrogen fuel in aviation by acting as an intermediary between hydrogen producers and airlines, with plans to start retrofitting ATR planes for hydrogen use by 2025.
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Universal Hydrogen plans to retrofit ATR planes with hydrogen power, while larger aircraft like the A320 and 737 would require a clean sheet airplane design, with Airbus and Boeing likely to make the switch due to environmental pressures.
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Airbus and Boeing are considering launching a new hydrogen-powered airplane in the late 2020s to meet Paris Agreement emissions targets by 2050, with support from stakeholders and a need for government involvement due to the high costs involved.
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California may potentially mandate hydrogen-powered aircrafts in the future to combat climate change, which could significantly impact the aviation industry.
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