World's 1st hydrogen engine for large ships cuts CO2 emissions by 95%

A Japanese marine engine manufacturer has developed what it says is the world's first hydrogen-fueled engine for large commercial vessels, capable of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than 95 percent compared with conventional heavy fuel oil engines.The engine by Japan Engine Corp. was unveiled in early September and will be installed on a multipurpose ship to be built by Onomichi Dockyard Co., with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. expected to begin onboard demonstration testing in April 2028.The engine adopts a high-pressure direct injection system to enable stable hydrogen combustion and i…READ FULL ARTICLE