The Dutch sailing organisation Watersportverbond will be using an emission-free, hydrogen-powered coach boat at World Sailing Championships in The Hague, Netherlands, the producer Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motor announced.
The aptly-named H2C Boat is six meters long and reaches a top speed of 45 km/h – almost noiselessly and without emissions. It was developed by the Dutch start-up H2 Marine Solutions, consisting of a consortium of innovative companies including longtime Torqeedo partner De Stille Boot, in conjunction with the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Torqeedo supported the project from the start, contributed to the crucial energy management system and provided the powerful Deep Blue 50 R outboard motor and Deep Blue Battery 40 (lithium-ion).
The H2C Boat premiere marks the beginning of a new silent and environmentally friendly era. “Sailing was always about being one with nature, wind, and waves,” says Fabian Bez, Torqeedo’s CEO. “We want to enable sailors to make the most of their time on the water with electric motors and clean energy.” In recent years, Torqeedo has made significant strides in developing larger battery banks, hydrogeneration, and solar power solutions. “We’ve long recognized the potential of hydrogen and its high energy density,” Bez adds, “We’re excited to bring the benefits of electrification to larger and faster boats by leveraging that potential.”
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