Flying electric taxis poised to swoop for Brisbane Olympics
Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.
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Australasian firms complete world-first liquid-hydrogen refuelling for zero-emission flight
A trio of companies from New Zealand and Australia hail major milestone as they fill aviation tanks with liquid hydrogen produced and stored on-site for the first time at an international airport.
Air New Zealand launches its first electric aircraft
The first electric aircraft to bear the Air New Zealand brand name took to the skies late last week for its first test flight in the land of the long white cloud.
Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast
We shouldn’t expect electrified private jets to dominate the skies anytime soon. So, what can be done in the near term about the emissions of the world 3.5 million private jets.
Australian hydrogen eVTOL developer secures funds from federal government
Australian-based AMSL Aero secures $3 million in grant funding from federal government to develop and demonstrate its liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft for remote regions.
Why V2G will not be limited to homes with parking: Car share EVs are also doing it
This company is showcasing a different approach to V2G – fully commercialised AC V2G using publicly available car share vehicles linked to public V2G chargers.
Zero-emission planes hit turbulence: What do recent delays mean for net-zero aviation?
Are hydrogen tanks getting lighter? Are fuel cells getting more powerful? Is battery chemistry improving? Recent setbacks for zero emissions aviation are proving to be a wake-up call.
Australian eVTOL pioneer harnesses F1 cooling technology for long-range flight
AMSL Aero has partnered with Conflux Technology to use its cooling technology to enable long-range hydrogen-fuelled flights of 1,000 kilometres at speeds of up to 300km/h.
Airbus slashes budget and delays hydrogen-powered aircraft program
Airbus puts its hydrogen powered aircraft plans on hold, confirming an up to 10 year delay as it slashes its budget and shelves plans to test hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion on an A380.
Australian betadine-inspired battery breakthrough could add 1000km to EV range
Household antiseptic ointment used on scraped knees inspires an Australian lithium battery chemistry breakthrough that could deliver 1000km of range for EVs, faster charging and electric flight.