Bristol hails UK's first hydrogen-fuelled ferry

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Hydrogenesis offers zero emissions voyage, while cutting air, water, and noise pollution

The UK's first hydrogen-fuelled ferry has been officially launched in Bristol harbour. The 11 metre boat was developed to run on four air-cooled fuel cells that produce zero emissions and refuels at...

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