Cummins fuel cell powers North America’s first commercial zero-emission ferry

Since Cummins hydrogen fuel cells have been integrated into North America’s first commercial hydrogen fuel cell powered, zero-emission ferry (Zero Emission Forum), this will be possible. Under quiet and emission-free conditions, the ship is called “Ocean Change”, marking another key milestone in the commercialization of ship power with zero emissions.

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With the power system designed by the Golden Gate zero-emission ship, the marine replacement is powered by Cummins’ 360kW fuel cell and can reach a top speed of up to 22 knots. The fuel cell is supplied by hydrogen in the storage tank, and generates electricity to run the electric motor and turn the ship’s propeller, thereby generating the operation of the ferry. With Zero Emissions Forum only produces water and electricity as by-products, which are 100% emissions free.Fuel cells are an attractive solution for ship decarbonization for many reasons. They are zero emissions, no noise and scalability. In addition, they are flexible, because the power of the fuel cell is transmitted through wires, so the fuel cell can be placed almost anywhere on the ship. In the event of a change in seawater, the fuel cell is placed in a room at the rear of the main engine room, and the hydrogen storage tank is located on the top deck.

Cummins will not stop using zero-emission ferries. The company’s alternative power solutions are set up as power applications across the port ecosystem. This includes battery-electric terminal tractors and Class 6 Class 8 fuel cell-powered lighter trucks that transport goods from ships to warehouses in Southern California. In addition, Cummins is designing and building a containerized hydrogen fuel cell generator system that can provide fixed and portable port power.

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Cummins Fuel Cell, Cummins Marine, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Sustainability

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