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Liquid-Hydrogen-Powered eVTOL Makes A Dazzling World Debut

21 Jun 2024 | Abstracted from New Atlas

"...upcoming CEO Jet [is] a winged eVTOL with 28 ducted fans that's powered by hydrogen fuel cells for a range of 1,150 miles per trip...Each fan is driven by its own motor, and the expected cruise speed is reported to be 320 mph (515 km/h)...company's attention has been focused on the development of its hydrogen-electric powertrain, with Popov confirming to us that it's 70% ready and tested...The aircraft will also sport a booster battery pack that's "functional for just 90 seconds per flight cycle" and recharges during flight."

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