ZeroAvia develops hydrogen-electric and electric propulsion technologies for commercial aircraft to enable zero-emission flight. The company supplies full hydrogen-electric engines and propulsion components for various electric air transport applications. This technology aims to reduce operational costs and eliminate aviation's CO2 and non-CO2 emissions.
Funding
$34M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The aviation industry is a rapidly growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, expected to comprise a substantial percentage of total human climate impact by 2050. Traditional aircraft engines emit not only CO2 but also other substances like NOx, contrails, and particulates, which can double or triple aviation's climate impact. Current decarbonization solutions face challenges in scalability, cost, and overall climate impact reduction.
Solution
ZeroAvia develops hydrogen-electric powertrains for aircraft, utilizing fuel cells and electric motors to achieve zero-emission flight. These powertrains offer a scalable solution that significantly reduces lifecycle emissions compared to traditional turbine engines. The hydrogen-electric approach uses green hydrogen produced through electrolysis with renewable energy sources. The company's powertrains are designed for both retrofitting existing airframes and line-fitting new aircraft, offering operational cost savings and maintaining commercial flight ranges.
Target Audience
ZeroAvia targets aircraft operators, owners, manufacturers, and lessors seeking to reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and extend the lifespan of existing aircraft. The company also serves airports aiming to cut emissions, reduce noise, and secure new revenue streams.
Features
- Hydrogen-electric propulsion system using fuel cells and electric motors
- Compatibility with gaseous H2 storage (ZA600) and liquid hydrogen storage (ZA2000, ZA2000RJ)
- Fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, with water and heat as the only by-products
- Powertrains designed for 10-20 seat aircraft (ZA600) and 50-90 seat aircraft (ZA2000)
- Integration with existing airframe models like DHC-6 Twin Otter, Dornier 228, and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
- Green hydrogen production through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources
- Hydrogen fuel delivery solutions, including compression, storage, transportation, and refueling infrastructure