Rolls Royce better known as one of the premiere luxury vehicle manufacturers in the world, has deep roots into propulsion. In the ever changing modern world where petroleum powered vehicles and apliances gradually lose prominence over sustainable counterparts, this is seen as a very risky business. However, new technology developed sets to change this conception.
The company has announced and tested Hydrogen powered Turboprop Aircraft engines, which it claims will see operation in short-haul airlines. Being the 2nd largest aircraft engine manufacturer in the world, this is a big leap for the industry. Announcing a partnership with the European Airliner 'easyjet', it has unveiled and tested its model for the hydrogen jet engine.
The company's new AE2100 Turboprop engine, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, has very much been impressive so far, with ground testing results proving to be promising. This has been a big show for the company's steps towards achieving 0-Carbon status, i.e. having a net zero carbon emission, which it aims to be achieved by 2050. The company aims for the engine to be used for short haul aircraft. The sustainable energy source to run the engine was achieved in the Orkney Islands, from Scotland, by using wind and tidal power.
The Company claims that the engine can run with little to none carbon emissions at low speed. Further development will lead to testing for its Pearl-15 business jet engine. The company plans to put engines on short haul flights by mid 2030s, but only time can tell if the companies bets are paid off.
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