China's first hybrid hydrogen-battery tugboat put into operation

China Commissions First Hydrogen-Electric Tugboat At Qingdao Port

Image for representation purposes only China has officially put its first hydrogen-electric tugboat into service. The vessel, named Hydrogen-Electric Tug No.1, or “Qing Dian Tuo 1,” began operations on June 26 at Qingdao Port in eastern China’s Shandong Province. The tugboat uses a hybrid propulsion system that combines hydrogen fuel cells with liquid-cooled lithium batteries. This setup enables the vessel to run with zero carbon emissions and o…

China's first hybrid hydrogen-battery tugboat put into operation

Compared with traditional fuel-powered tugboats, this vessel is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 1,500 metric tons annually, marking a breakthrough for China in the application of hydrogen energy ships.

World First: Hydrogen-Electric Tug No.1 Enters Service in China

China's first hydrogen-electric tugboat, the Hydrogen-Electric Tug No.1, was officially put into service on Thursday at Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong Province. Compared to traditional fuel-powered tugboats, this vessel is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 1…

China Deploys First Hydrogen-Electric Tugboat at Qingdao Port

China's first hydrogen-electric tugboat, Qing Dian Tuo 1, launched at Qingdao Port, showcasing advancements in zero-emission maritime technology.