Hydrogen planes were meant to deliver net zero. Those plans have met an indomitable foe – the laws of physics. Hydrogen planes “have almost vanished from the road map”. Cryogenic storage, low energy density and cost of green hydrogen infrastructure are the leading challenges cited.
Source: mafco
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What a surprise. It’s almost as if Hydrogen power is oil industry propaganda.
Direct use of hydrogen for transport is like a long-running mass delusion. It’s amazing that even (what seem to be) rational countries like the UK are pursuing it.
Shipping seems to be focused on Ammonia or Methanol. Why aren’t those suitable for planes?
There is zero chance hydrogen is going to be useful.