What Happened
Researchers And Industry Collaborate On Sustainable Aviation Technology
A new collaboration between University of British Columbia Okanagan researchers and Unilia Fuel Cells Inc. aims to develop hydrogen fuel cells specifically designed for aviation. The $10.6-million project, supported by the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology, seeks to create lightweight and durable fuel cells that can power short- and medium-range commercial aircraft. The team will work on optimizing fuel cell-battery hybrid configurations and testing materials under conditions relevant to flight. This research was first reported by Bioengineer.org.