Japan would provide 30.6 billion yen ($205 million) in subsidies for hydrogen fuel cell systems and other equipment, Nikkei Business Daily reported on Sunday.
According to the publication, the government’s choice is intended to encourage the creation of electric aircraft parts with lower carbon dioxide emissions.
According to the statement, the commerce ministry will present the plan to a working group of the ministry’s council.
The government will set aside 13.3 billion yen to research fuel-efficient engine control systems and 17.3 billion yen to develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft.
