![]() The elements of the propulsion system have been characterized individually in a laboratory and a simulation model has been created based on this testing campaign. This propulsion system has been designed for a 1/8 scale model (2 m long) of the Hidrocat catamaran in order to reach required speed and to offer suitable range. This study contemplates an electric propulsion system for a boat, encompassing battery, photovoltaic panels and a hydrogen fuel cell, which provide incomparable range and flexibility of use. Existing recreational electric boats are often powered either by batteries only, photovoltaic panels and batteries, or fuel cell and batteries, with range and performances dependent upon sun radiation and hydrogen storage capacity. While the automotive industry makes rapid strides towards a mature electric car market, very few initiatives have arisen in the maritime sector thus far. ![]() As climate change becomes a more widely recognized global problem, electrical propulsion of vehicles appears to be a promising solution to cut green house gases emissions.
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