DP World has completed initial tests of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver, a key step in their efforts to decarbonize port operations. The RTG, traditionally diesel-powered and responsible for significant CO2 emissions, is now undergoing field trials to evaluate the feasibility of electrifying its fleet of 1,500 cranes. This pilot, launched in October 2023, involves retrofitting a diesel RTG with a hydrogen-electric generator and aims to gather data on its performance compared to traditional models, potentially paving the way for broader adoption of zero-emission technology in the industry.

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