World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Boat Engine from Yamaha

In collaboration with Yamaha, Roush and Regulator Marine, the world’s first boat-mounted and hydrogen powered engine developed. With this engine, an important step has been taken towards the transition to carbon neutrality in the recreational boating industry. It is known that Roush, one of these companies, has a wide range of works, from land vehicles to space vehicles.

The industry is moving towards carbon neutrality target

While developing its prototype, Yamaha benefited from the technologies it uses in land-based hydrogen engines. We can say that this engine is the hydrogen version of the company’s flagship V8 XTO engine. That engine was Yamaha’s most powerful, offering 425-450 horsepower. Performance data of the new hydrogen version was not shared. That’s why we don’t know yet whether he will approach his brother or not.

Roush Vice President Matt Van Benschotenin his statement, is one of the land vehicles of his companies that broke the speed record. up to spacecraft He stated that they produce solutions for hydrogen fuel technology everywhere. Benschoten, with tests to be carried out in every field, from physical integration to security measures, from development to performance. of hydrogen He said they will examine whether it really is a good alternative and probably find that hydrogen is usable.

President of Regulator Marine Joan MaxwellHe highlighted the need to explore alternative fuels in developing marine technologies. President of Yamaha’s US Marine Business Unit Ben SpecialeThe hydrogen-fueled plug-in engine will be in the company’s operations by 2035 and its products by 2050. to carbon neutrality goals stated that it was suitable.

Continuing to work on the subject Yamahaas well as an electric boat engine manufacturer Torqueedo announced that it would start attempts to acquire it. Thus, the company is planned to develop its sustainable engines portfolio. There is currently no statement regarding the technical features of the hydrogen fuel engine.