42-foot Catalina yacht Tests Hydrogen-Power
The electric motor behind the stairs next to the galley emits the muffled
whine of a golf cart. What's more, the cabin's rich wood panelling and midnight blue cushions retain a distinctive brand-new smell, more than 18 months after the boat was launched. Now powered by alternative sources, the X/V-1's electric motor is soon expected to literally run on water. Oxnard-based HaveBlue LLC has patented an onboard system enabling sea water to be converted to hydrogen fuel. The company said the technology eliminates air emissions and oil-spill risks associated with diesel engines. "While the auto industry waits for hydrogen 'gas' stations, this is a vessel that will be floating on its own fuel source," said Craig Schmitman, president of HaveBlue. http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/FuelCel...2,4108,00.html http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archiv.../08/c9673.html |
42-foot Catalina yacht Tests Hydrogen-Power
We already shredded HaveBlue last Fecruary....
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