Airplanes with an electric motor

Abstract

With the decreasing supply of fossil fuel, we can see more and more attempts to substitute combustion engines with other sources of propulsion. This article deals with the possibility of using alternative sources of energy in aviation. Namely, it describes the possibilities of the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen fuel cells in aviation.

First published online: 02 Oct 2012

Keyword : airplane, electric motor, fuel cells, hydrogen, PEM