Tuckerboot (hydrogen)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tuckerboot-hydrogen-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vessel classification?Hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger watercraft
2. What is the passenger capacity?Designed for a maximum of 8 occupants
3. How does the Tuckerboot (hydrogen) travel without pollution?It uses an electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which turns hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and water, so no exhaust fumes.
4. How many people can the Tuckerboot (hydrogen) carry?It can carry up to eight passengers.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell: An electrochemical device that converts chemical energy from hydrogen into electrical energy.
Zero-Emission Vehicle: A vehicle that produces no harmful pollutants during operation.
Maritime Transport: The movement of people or goods by sea or other waterways.