# Revolutionary Electric Catamarans The 'Beluga24' Catamaran Uses Battery and Fuel Cell Propulsion By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-catamaran References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/marine/world-first-zero-emission-catamaran-beluga24/) & [echandia.se](https://echandia.se/news/article/echandia-secures-order-for-the-worlds-first-emission-free-high-speed-catamaran/)  Swedish company [Green City Ferries AB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-hair-removal) has partnered up with zero-emissions energy solutions firm Echandia as well as New Zealand-based Teknicraft and Italian company [Studio Sculli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wetland-caves-pavilion) to develop the Beluga24, an innovative electric catamaran that uses the latest and greatest battery and hydrogen fuel cell technologies to allow for emissions-free operations. This electric catamaran will be crafted by Green City Ferries, who will utilize lightweight carbon fiber in the construction of a vessel that will also benefit from reduced drag. With Echandia contributing a high-tech fuel cell propulsion system, the cataraman will be able to navigate waterways without contributiong to pollution. With ships and other large waterbound vessels implicated as major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, the advent of this innovative catamaran could spell the beginning of a sea change in the design and engineering of large watercraft. Image Credit: Echandia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Watercrafts:** The development of Beluga24 electric catamaran introduces a new trend in creating eco-friendly water transport. - **Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Boats:** The partnership with Echandia and use of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system in Beluga24 catamaran opens up innovation opportunities in the marine industry. - **Lightweight Material in Shipbuilding:** The use of lightweight carbon fiber in constructing the Beluga24 catamaran introduces a new trend in sustainable shipbuilding. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine Transportation:** The emission-free Beluga24 electric catamaran opens up a disruption opportunity in ocean transportation, especially in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. - **Clean Energy:** The use of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion in the Beluga24 catamaran has major disruption potential for the clean energy industry, especially in the marine sector. - **Shipbuilding:** The Beluga24 catamaran's construction using lightweight carbon fiber technology introduces possible disruptions in the shipbuilding industry, such as improving fuel efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Propulsion Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-zero-cat.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Autonomous Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callboats-cat-10l.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Inflatable Two-Level Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portless-catamaran.md) - [Emissions-Free Cargo Barges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2-barge-2-project.md) - [Large Electric Sustainable Ferries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incat-tasmania.md)