Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat No. 1, China's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered vessel, embarked on its maiden voyage on Wednesday morning from the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang, Hubei Province.
Marking a breakthrough in the application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in inland waterway vessels in China, the trip holds a demonstrative significance for advancing the "hydrogenation of the Yangtze" initiative and accelerating green and low-carbon development in inland waterway transportation.
It boasts a top speed of 28 kilometers per hour and a cruising range of up to 200 kilometers, primarily intended for transportation, inspection, emergency response, and other tasks within the Three Gorges Reservoir area and between the two dams.
The vessel has a total length of 49.9 meters, a beam of 10.4 meters, and a draft of 3.2 meters. It can accommodate up to 80 passengers and is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system with a rated output power of 500 kilowatts.
The Green Electricity and Green Hydrogen Demonstration Station of the Three Gorges was officially put into operation on the same day, supplying energy to the boat.
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