THE NEPSHUTTLE AIMS TO RELIEVE CONGESTION IN URBAN CENTERS

 

french startup NepTech has unveiled the NepShuttle, the first smart passenger maritime shuttle powered by a new generation zero-emission propulsion system. actuated by hydrogen fuel cells, the shuttle is environmentally friendly, generates no noise, smell or waves, and can fit up to 170 passengers. 

 

the innovative mobility solution aims to relieve congestion in urban centers while massively reducing the environmental footprint of mobility. 

NepShuttle by Neptech, a passenger maritime shuttle powered by hydrogen fuel cells
images courtesy of NepTech

 

THE H2 PROPULSION SYSTEM REPRESENTS THE ONLY VIABLE ZERO-EMISSION OPTION FOR FAST, HIGH-PERFORMANCE SHIPS

 

NepTech is committed to creating a new mode of zero emission, efficient and intelligent naval transport using hydrogen as fuel. to achieve this, many challenges must be overcome. hydrogen provides zero-emission propulsion, long vessel range and low maintenance. the H2 propulsion system represents the only viable zero-emission option for fast, high-performance ships.

 

with the same performance, the mass of an electro-hydrogen propulsion system is about three to four times greater than that of a diesel propulsion system. this leads to a higher energy consumption and cost. to solve this, the company is developing technological solutions that are aimed at reducing the energy consumption of their zero-emission ships so that they can go faster and further.

NepShuttle by Neptech, a passenger maritime shuttle powered by hydrogen fuel cells

 

to reduce the energy consumption of the vessel, NepTech is lessening the ship’s mass as much as possible as well as the wave and friction resistance. the vessels also incorporate zero-emission propulsion with an optimized energy management system.

 

NepTech has built a 1:7 scale model demonstrator to validate the innovations, including the its performance, control systems, hydrodynamics, its propulsion and the bio-sourced composite materials.

 

the NepShuttle was recently the recipient of a CES 2022 innovation award. ‘we are very honored to receive this award, which recognizes our contribution to the emergence of a responsible and innovative transport solution,’ said tanguy goetz, CEO at NepTech.

 

project info:

 

name: NepShuttle

company: NepTech

status: launch expected 2023 – 2024