(Puchheim / Gilching) – Puchheim-based Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH has announced details of its collaboration with Gilching-based Torqeedo GmbH. According to the information, both companies want to work together on an “innovative hydrogen hybrid drive system kit for maritime mobility” that can deliver fuel cell outputs between 30 and 120 kilowatts as well as variable hydrogen storage capacity. 
The project, called “Ma-Hy-Hy” (Marine Hydrogen Hybrid), is intended to complement Torqeedo’s existing “Deep Blue Hybrid” propulsion portfolio with Proton Motor’s fuel cell technology. In November, Proton announced that the project would be funded by the Bavarian state government until 2024. The amount of the funding was not mentioned. Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH is the operating subsidiary of the British Proton Motor Power Systems plc.
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In 2009, Proton Motor designed the passenger ferry “Alsterwaser” with fuel cell drive for the port of Hamburg, which was funded as part of the EU “Zemships” program. © Proton Engine
