Airbus, Toshiba tap new superconducting motor for hydrogen-powered flights
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Airbus and Toshiba have partnered to develop superconducting motor technology for hydrogen-powered aircraft, with Toshiba's 2-megawatt prototype motor weighing one-tenth that of conventional motors while delivering the same power output. The innovative system would use onboard liquid hydrogen as both fuel for electricity generation and coolant for the superconducting motor, potentially eliminating heavy separate cooling equipment and significantly boosting aircraft fuel efficiency.
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