Yanmar's GH240FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Wins Red Dot Design Award 2025
Key Ideas
  • Yanmar's GH240FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system wins the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the product design category for its innovative and sustainable design.
  • The system offers emission-free marine propulsion and auxiliary power supply, focusing on comfort, aesthetics, and ease of installation and maintenance.
  • Judges praised the GH240FC for its cohesive design concept, reduction of vibrations, noise, and odors, and the use of Yanmar's brand color and clear communication of its clean propulsion technology role.
  • In addition to the Red Dot Design Award, the GH240FC also received a Good Design Award in 2024 for its excellence in design.
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced that its group company, Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., received recognition in the product design category of the esteemed Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its GH240FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system. Launched in 2023 for zero-emission passenger shipping, the GH240FC features a modular and scalable design that enhances comfort onboard by minimizing vibrations, noise, and odors. The system's compact form not only improves aesthetics but also simplifies installation and maintenance. Judges lauded the GH240FC for its innovative and sustainable approach, citing its ability to provide emission-free and comfortable marine propulsion and auxiliary power. The system's branding, including Yanmar's distinct color scheme and a prominent "H2" mark, effectively communicates its role in clean propulsion technology. Alongside the Red Dot Design Award, the GH240FC was also honored with a Good Design Award in 2024 for its exceptional design. This recognition underscores Yanmar's commitment to advancing eco-friendly solutions in the maritime industry.
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