The airline easyjet has unveiled plans to implement a hydrogen (H2) fuel system for its aircraft which could save around 50,000 tonnes of fuel each year. The hybrid plane concept, set to trial this year, utilises a H2 fuel cell which is stowed in the aircraft's hold. The zero-emissions system allows energy to be captured as the aircraft brakes on landing and is used to charge the systems lightweight batteries when the aircraft is on the ground.
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