Hyundai Motor Group’s HWTO is to supply a hydrogen fuel cell system for Dovetail Electric Aviation’s (Dovetail) electric aviation powertrain trial. Under this agreement, Dovetail will utilise HTWO’s proven hydrogen technology from the FCEV and apply the learnings to aviation for its proprietary integrated powerplant.
HWTO is a fuel cell system-based hydrogen business brand of Hyundai Motor Group.
Dovetail will use HTWO’s fuel cell system for initial testing in Australia, to be integrated with Dovetail’s Iron Bird, that was successfully tested last February, and that integrates a +250kw aviation electric motor with all the required power electronics and controls.
Dovetail will run the HTWO’s full cell system before full scale trials, and a future first flight as early as next year. This will bring the Australian aviation industry one step closer to a sustainable future.
The companies state that HTWO’s expertise in fuel cell technology, coupled with Dovetail’s proprietary aviation technology, will bring significant advancements to the aerospace industry. This opportunity, says Dovetail, will allow the manufacturer to continue and develop and refine its electric propulsion system, enhancing it with the power of hydrogen and extending its applicability and value for future operators.
“Dovetail Electric Aviation is excited to work with HTWO, a global leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology,” said David Doral, chief executive of Dovetail.