Nike is launching the world’s first hydrogen-powered inland container ship as part of its zero-carbon, zero-waste future.
The sportswear giant says the ultimate goal is ‘to help create a better world for all athletes’ as it takes another step on its Move To Zero journey.
The ‘H₂ Barge 1’ is described as the world’s first inland vessel to sail on hydrogen. Nike retrofitted the original diesel barge to replace its combustion engine with hydrogen technology, a system that has zero carbon dioxide emissions.
By using fuel cells and green hydrogen on the barge, Nike expects a reduction of 2,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. It will transport products for Europe, sailing between Rotte
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