Cleaner, better boating power options are always at the top of Yamaha’s list of priorities. So much so that the company continues to pursue multiple kinds of technologies that can lead to leaner, more carbon-neutral products for customers. This can mean electric as well as alternative fuel options. In 2024, Yamaha introduced the first hydrogen-powered outboard concept to the marine market as a possible means to achieve carbon neutrality within outboards.
Why hydrogen and exactly how can it power boats?
Hydrogen has been a proven alternative fuel concept within the automotive industry for decades. What’s the sole bi-product of hydrogen? WATER! It doesn’t get much cleaner than that. By exploring hydrogen as a clean and renewable energy source, Yamaha is advancing environmental goals while maintaining performance and reliability.
To bring the H2 outboard concept to life, Yamaha enlisted the help of Roush, a well-known fuel system leader in the automotive and aviation fields, to develop the marine fuel system. Regulator Marine came on with the boat hull design, and the full package hydrogen concept has been on display across the country from the Miami International Boat Show to the Monterey Car show and finally to 2024 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 4-8 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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During the SEMA show, influencer Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained spent some time with the Yamaha team to gain a deeper understanding of how a hydrogen-powered outboard could work. His video gives a great explanation of the potential performance of the outboard and how the fuel system, boat and motor work together in this configuration.
Yamaha is currently testing the H2 concept outboard and will continue to explore additional methods to make products cleaner and more efficient without sacrificing performance. We look forward to sharing the results of our innovations with you in the coming months!
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Why hydrogen and exactly how can it power boats?
Hydrogen has been a proven alternative fuel concept within the automotive industry for decades. What’s the sole bi-product of hydrogen? WATER! It doesn’t get much cleaner than that. By exploring hydrogen as a clean and renewable energy source, Yamaha is advancing environmental goals while maintaining performance and reliability.
To bring the H2 outboard concept to life, Yamaha enlisted the help of Roush, a well-known fuel system leader in the automotive and aviation fields, to develop the marine fuel system. Regulator Marine came on with the boat hull design, and the full package hydrogen concept has been on display across the country from the Miami International Boat Show to the Monterey Car show and finally to 2024 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 4-8 in Las Vegas, Nev.
During the SEMA show, influencer Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained spent some time with the Yamaha team to gain a deeper understanding of how a hydrogen-powered outboard could work. His video gives a great explanation of the potential performance of the outboard and how the fuel system, boat and motor work together in this configuration.
Yamaha is currently testing the H2 concept outboard and will continue to explore additional methods to make products cleaner and more efficient without sacrificing performance. We look forward to sharing the results of our innovations with you in the coming months!
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