50 X-Space: Sanlorenzo and MAN develop first yacht with methanol bi-fuel drive

Together with MAN, Sanlorenzo has developed the first yacht with methanol bi-fuel propulsion. The 50 X-Space (50 m) is due to be launched in 2027 and will emit 70 per cent fewer emissions than yachts with diesel engines.

The first carbon-neutral yacht by the end of the year

The project is part of the "Road to 2030" strategy, which aims to make Sanlorenzo's yachts cleaner while at the same time using sustainability as a lever for growth. The aim is to have the first carbon-neutral yacht on the market by the end of the decade. Sanlorenzo already took major steps towards sustainability last year with two models: the 50Steel "Almax" was equipped with a methanol fuel cell system that generates enough energy for the hotel load.

Sanlorenzo is pursuing these goals with 50 X-Space

The second prime example of green technology is the BGH-HSV (Hydrogen Support Vessel) from Bluegame. The chase boat for two America's Cup teams runs on hydrogen, reaches 50 knots and has a range of 180 miles. With the 50 X-Space, Sanlorenzo aims to significantly exceed not only the IMO's 70 per cent target for 2040, but also the even more ambitious 55 per cent target of the EU's "Fit for 55" agenda for 2030.

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