Joe Pratt

Hydrogen fuel cell technology and storage systems

Ferry Operator

Zero-emission marine vessel development

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

A method of storing hydrogen gas at reduced pressures, made possible by materials like activated carbon and platinum.

Hawaii

United States

California

A research and development project to create a hydrogen fuel cell refueling system for forklift trucks that operates at low pressure and produces zero emissions. The system enables rapid refueling (under 3 minutes) and extended operational periods (8+ hours).

EU-funded project to develop and demonstrate scalable hydrogen fuel cell systems for ships and ferries. The project involves technical partners from Norway, United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Germany, and Sweden.

Development and demonstration of the first passenger hydrogen fuel cell ferry in the United States. A 70-foot aluminum catamaran designed to carry 84 passengers with a 22-knot top speed, powered by 360 kW of proton exchange membrane fuel cells and dual 300 kW electric motors.

A solid-state hydrogen storage system designed for fuel cell applications that operates at low pressure, enabling deployment in facilities without high-pressure fueling infrastructure.

A forklift truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells that can refuel in under three minutes and operate continuously for 8 hours or longer before requiring refueling.