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New Hydrogen Engine Test Shows Future of Aviation

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the put-it-in-a-car dept.

An anonymous reader writes to mention Boeing has successfully completed tests for the engine that will power HALE, the new prop plane that will be able to stay aloft for long periods of time. "The wünderengine, developed by the Ford Motor Company, went for three days under the simulated conditions of a 65,000-feet flight, which is definitely better than a Taurus and apparently exceeded their expectations on fuel economy. Chris Haddox at Boeing's Advanced Systems said that while it will be several years before HALE flies, the key to this aircraft is the propulsion system and this recent test was very promising."

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  1. SLASHDOT SUX0RZ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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         new hydrogen engine test shows the future of goatse

  2. Course they can by Colin+Smith · · Score: 0, Troll

    You just won't buy the fuckers.

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  3. Re:hydrogen combustion at 65,000 feet? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    damn_registrars is a known troll.

    Reference: http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=337239&cid=21089939 and thread.

  4. Re:Great by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    damn_registrars is a known troll.

    Reference: http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=337239&cid=21089939 and thread.