February 9, 2020

“Bill Gates has ordered the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht, worth an estimated £500m ($644m) and boasting an infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym.”

“The boat boasts five decks, and with space to accommodate 14 guests and 31 crew members. In a further environmentally friendly feature, gel-fuelled fire bowls allow guests to stay warm outside without having to burn wood or coals. But its most cutting-edge feature is tucked away below decks - two 28-tonne vacuum-sealed tanks that are cooled to -423F (-253C) and filled with liquid hydrogen which powers the ship. The fuel will generate power for the two one-megawatt motors and propellors via on-board fuel cells, which combine hydrogen with oxygen to produce electricity. Water is a by-product.”

The Guardian reports.

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Tomcc said...

As a self proclaimed soothsayer, I foresee this vessel being docked somewhere sunny as (perhaps) the world’s most expensive Airbnb.

Rusty said...


Robert Cook said...
"Gates is preparing for the day when no land mass will be safe or habitable. He can then spend the rest of his life (and his heirs theirs) sailing on the seas, safely away from the havoc and bloodshed ashore."
That movie bombed at the box office.

Openidname said...

As usual, the fake news has traveled around the world before he truth could pull its boots on.

Will there be some investigation into how this fake news got started? Will there be apologies and mea culpas? Will there even be correction notices? Sure, plus there's an Easter bunny.

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