The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, the MV Sea Change, was launched on 13 July at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
- The 70-foot catamaran can transport up to 75 passengers along the waterfront between Pier 41 and the downtown San Francisco ferry terminal starting July 19.
- Unlike current diesel-powered ferries that emit pollutants, the hydrogen-powered Sea Change produces only heat and water vapor as byproducts.
- Passengers can even drink the emissions from an onboard water fountain. The service will be free for six months as part of a pilot program.
- The Sea Change can travel about 300 nautical miles and operate for 16 hours before needing to refuel.
- The hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity by combining oxygen and hydrogen in an electrochemical reaction.
