Los Angeles startup to test hydrogen-powered passenger jet

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A startup aiming for carbon-free aviation plans to hold an inaugural test flight powered by its hydrogen fuel cells next year.

Los Angeles-based firm Universal Hydrogen announced its plan to test out the technology, which converts hydrogen into electricity to run electric motors, on a 40-seat regional jet after securing $62 million in new investments.

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