The Week In Technology, May 27-31, 2024

Cryoprop project concept

Cooled by liquid hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell, gaseous helium will cryo-cool electrical cables, power electronics and motor. 

Credit: Airbus
Airbus Demonstrator To Mature Superconducting Electric Propulsion Airbus has launched a new technology demonstrator to mature superconducting electric propulsion for a future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Led by demonstrators unit Airbus UpNext, the Cryoprop project is a follow-on to the Ascend...

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