Hydrogen power revolutionises French river transport

The image shows Sogestran's Zulu 06 is France’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel on the Seine

Source: Sogestran Group

The Sogestran Group has launched France’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel, ZULU 06, marking a significant step forward in alternative fuels for inland waterways.

Unveiled on the Seine in Paris, the 55-metre vessel can transport up to 400 tonnes of cargo, powered by two 200 kW hydrogen fuel cells and a 300 kg hydrogen storage system.

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