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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

Hydrogen planes are expected to be used by emergency services to access remote locations quickly. (HANDOUT/ARENA)

A 'flying car' designed to respond to emergencies in remote and regional Australia is one year closer to lift-off after receiving a $5.43 million funding boost from the federal government. 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency announced its investment in Sydney-based start-up ASML Aero on Wednesday, in what it called a bid to demonstrate the the feasibility of hydrogen-powered planes. 

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