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Kawasaki and Airbus have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and establish a hydro fuel ecosystem in Japan. According to the agreement, both parties will establish a roadmap for building crucial infrastructure systems. The agreement will also pool resources from Kawasaki and Airbus to address supply chain challenges for the installation of hydro fuel stations at airports.To execute the plan, Airbus will provide data related to aircraft specifications, energy usage of the fleet, and ground operations of hydro-powered planes. In return, Kawasaki will construct deployment scenarios for target airports and identify technological platforms for the supply chain.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Japan's leading hydrogen provider, Kawasaki. This partnership is set to expedite and boost the efforts of the Japanese government to achieve a carbon-free fuel ecosystem from aviation activities by 2050,” quoted Stephane Ginoux, President of Airbus North Asia. “We believe that the use of hydrogen – both in synthetic fuels and as the primary energy source for commercial aircraft – has the potential to significantly mitigate the aviation industry's impact on the climate.”“Hydrogen is a clean energy with zero CO2 emissions when utilized and is suitable for sustainable fuel,” explained Motohiko Nishimura, Deputy General Manager of Kawasaki's Hydrogen Development Department. “We specialize in developing liquefaction, storage, and transportation infrastructure to end-user points, contributing to building and expanding the supply chain for the hydrogen fuel market. We are confident that our technology will be the link between production and consumption regions of hydrogen fuel, thereby creating a new pathway known as the Hydrogen Road.”While Airbus primarily focuses on commercial aviation, Kawasaki is engaged in a collaborative project with Yamaha to manufacture engines powered by hydrogen fuel. If Kawasaki Heavy Industries can successfully establish a hydrogen ecosystem for aircraft, it could serve as a cornerstone for the future of hydrogen fuel in the motorcycle and motorbike industry.According to Kawasaki official reports.
