BASF Fuel Cell GmbH demos first manned airplane that can take-off and fly exclusively with a fuel cell

摘要

According to a recent statement from the company, the BASF Fuel Cell GmbH manned airplane can take-off and fly exclusively with a high temperature PEM fuel cell. Specifically, "The fuel cell generates power for the electric engine of a motor glider Antares DLR-H2. The aim of the project is to evaluate the potential of the technology for future applications in commercial aircraft."