Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2023
The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. The powertrain does not use a battery—the fuel cells drive the electric motor directly—reducing weight and cost significantly.
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