Joby Aviation Sets New eVTOL Range Record with Hydrogen-Powered Flight
The 523-mile journey marks a significant milestone in clean aviation, demonstrating hydrogen's potential to extend electric aircraft range.
- Joby's hydrogen-electric VTOL completed a 523-mile flight, emitting only water vapor.
- The aircraft landed with 10% of its hydrogen fuel remaining, highlighting efficiency.
- Hydrogen power could enable regional air travel between cities without airport infrastructure.
- Joby plans to commercialize hydrogen-electric flights, leveraging existing battery-electric design and infrastructure.
- Hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising solution to decarbonize air transport and enhance range.