Zero Emission Industries

Name

Zero Emission Industries

Legal name

Zero Emission Industries

Website

https://zeroei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Systems

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Manufacturing (IMACACAJ), Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC), Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Fuel Cell Distributed Generation (Hydrogen/Natural Gas SOFC/PEM) (EUACALAK)

Keywords

• Hydrogen fuel cells
• Portable hydrogen fueling
• Maritime decarbonization
• Defense power systems
• Tactical energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Systems (Z-Class): Sale of integrated hydrogen fuel cell power and propulsion systems for vehicles, vessels, and stationary platforms. Systems are sold as turn-key solutions designed for ease of installation and operation comparable to marine diesel engines. Revenue recognized upon hardware delivery and integration.
2. FTcase Portable Fueling Hardware: Sale of the FTcase portable hydrogen refueling device priced at $89,000, with 14-week delivery from order. Available as one-time purchase or through a hardware-as-a-service model providing continuous service, automatic updates, and lower total cost of ownership.
3. Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS): Recurring service model providing continuous uptime, automatic software and safety updates, and improvements for hydrogen fueling hardware. Lowers total cost of ownership for hydrogen adopters and creates recurring revenue relationship with customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zero Emission Industries engineers and manufactures turn-key hydrogen fuel cell power and propulsion systems (Z-Class), a man-portable hydrogen refueling device (FTcase), and integrated defense and maritime platforms (MIOS USV, S-CRRC stealth craft, TFG tactical generator), unified by proprietary H2OS operating software. The company sells these systems to U.S. defense programs, commercial maritime operators, and heavy-duty fleet customers seeking zero-emission, low-signature power solutions.

Product overview

Zero Emission Industries offers a portfolio of hydrogen fuel cell power and fueling solutions spanning three categories: Power Generation Products (Z-Class fuel cell systems for vehicles up to 536 hp and remote power from 3.3-400 kW), Fueling Infrastructure (FTcase portable hydrogen refueling device enabling off-grid operations), and Operating Software (H2OS for unified system control and monitoring). The company also develops integrated defense platforms including the MIOS surveillance USV, S-CRRC stealth craft, and TFG tactical generator. Demonstrated vessels include the FCV Vanguard hydrogen speedboat and Sea Change commercial ferry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Z-Class Fuel Cell Power System High-performance hydrogen fuel cell power system for vehicles, vessels, and remote stationary applications. Configurations from 3.3 kW to 400 kW with up to 700V architecture, delivering up to 536 hp continuous and 1,030 lb-ft peak torque (390 kW peak / 280 kW continuous). Features liquid-cooled PEM fuel cells, gaseous hydrogen fuel, >50% nominal efficiency, instant startup, and ultra-low thermal, acoustic, and chemical signatures. Sold as a turn-key system for defense and commercial customers.
• FTcase Portable Hydrogen Refueling System Man-portable hydrogen refueling device roughly the size of carry-on luggage. Enables single-operator, off-grid refueling of hydrogen vehicles and vessels without fixed infrastructure or hydrogen expertise. Features software-controlled automated safety checks, 14-week delivery, and is available for purchase at $89,000 or through a hardware-as-a-service model.
• H2OS Hydrogen Operating Software Proprietary operating software providing unified command, monitoring, predictive diagnostics, maintenance scheduling, remote operation, autonomous mission setting during communication loss, real-time telemetry, mission logging, and fuel logistics management for hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and power production assets across ZEI hardware platforms.
• MIOS Maritime Interdiction Overwatch System Purpose-built stealth Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) for covert surveillance, route reconnaissance, and distributed sensing. 1.6m long, under 70kg hull, hand-launchable from shore or boat. Features full signature management via hydrogen-electric propulsion, modular sensor and payload suite for OTH targeting, battle damage assessment, surveillance, and resupply/extraction, plus encrypted communications with failsafes.
• S-CRRC Stealth Combat Rubber Raiding Craft Next-generation hydrogen-powered special operations platform maintaining the lightweight, inflatable, rapid-deploy characteristics of legacy Combat Rubber Raiding Craft. Features silent hydrogen-electric propulsion eliminating engine noise and vibration, quick-connect swappable hydrogen powertrain, and dramatically reduced acoustic, thermal, and chemical signatures versus conventional engines.
• TFG Tactical Field Generator Rapidly-deployable mobile stealth power generator delivering up to 40 kWh capacity for 24 hours of sustained operation. 150-lb man-deployable system with low thermal and acoustic signature, swappable hydrogen tanks, potable water production up to 20L per 24 hours, instant-on operation with no warm-up required, and H2OS integration for command and control.
• FCV Vanguard Hydrogen-Powered Speedboat World's first hydrogen fuel cell engine-swapped power boat demonstrating ZEI's Z-Class prototype power system in a marine application. 1995 offshore speedboat repowered from 470 HP gasoline V8 to 375 HP hydrogen fuel cell system with 280kW continuous / 390kW peak power and 630Nm torque, achieving speeds over 50 mph. Validates feasibility of retrofitting legacy high-performance vessels with zero-emission hydrogen powertrains.
• Sea Change Commercial Hydrogen Ferry World's first commercial hydrogen fuel cell ferry and first hydrogen fuel cell vessel in the US. Carries 84 passengers at 22 knots top speed with minimal noise and vibration, emitting only warm water vapor. Features 360kW hydrogen fuel cells, 242 kg H2 tank array at 250 bar, dual 300kW shaft motors, and 100 kWh Li-Ion batteries. Operates in San Francisco Bay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Z-Class system delivers 390 kW (522 HP) peak power, outperforming the original 470 HP gasoline V8 engine it replaced in the FCV Vanguard
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026ZEI is associated with the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs), which launched the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance in May 2026. The Alliance is a coordination platform aimed at accelerating liquid hydrogen deployment as a zero-emission fuel for international shipping, addressing over $204 billion in committed hydrogen investment with fragmented coordination.
• Switch MaritimecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Switch Maritime, a low- and zero-emission vessel owner, purchased the Water-Go-Round ferry from ZEI (then GGZEM) in Q2 2019, renaming it the MV Sea Change. This marked the first commercial purchase of a hydrogen-powered vessel, validating both the technology and ZEI's business proposition. The relationship continues as ZEI's reference customer for the world's first commercial hydrogen fuel cell ferry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PowerCell Sweden: Swedish PEM fuel cell stack and system manufacturer focused on marine, automotive, and aviation applications — closely analogous to ZEI's Z-Class focus on marine and mobility fuel cell propulsion. PowerCell's S3 and H2 stacks compete in the same power ranges as ZEI's Z-Class offerings and target many of the same European maritime decarbonization buyers.
• Ballard Power Systems: PEM fuel cell manufacturer with a dedicated marine and stationary power business serving ferry and vessel operators. Ballard provides fuel cell modules comparable to ZEI's Z-Class in power output and has active marine deployments — the most direct competitor in marine hydrogen propulsion.
• Advent Technologies: Developer of high-temperature PEM (HT-PEM) fuel cell systems targeting heavy-duty mobility and defense applications. Advent's focus on HT-PEM for harsh environments and stationary/motive applications overlaps with ZEI's defense and rugged-environment thesis.
• Hyzon Motors: U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer targeting Class 8 heavy-duty applications. Hyzon competes with ZEI in the hydrogen trucking use case and depends on the same hydrogen refueling ecosystem that the FTcase addresses.

Broad incumbents

• Plug Power: Largest pure-play hydrogen fuel cell company in North America, with a broad portfolio spanning material handling, stationary power, mobility, and electrolyzers. Plug Power's scale, vertical integration into green hydrogen production, and balance sheet dwarf ZEI's, making it the dominant broad incumbent in adjacent hydrogen applications.
• Cummins (Accelera): Cummins' zero-emission business (Accelera) develops hydrogen engines and fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks, rail, and marine. Cummins' incumbent position in diesel engines and large-scale manufacturing capability makes it a credible competitor if maritime and heavy-duty hydrogen demand scales.
• Bloom Energy: Manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems primarily for stationary power generation. While using a different fuel cell chemistry than ZEI's PEM systems, Bloom competes in distributed hydrogen-based power generation and has explored defense applications.
• Toyota Motor Corporation: Pioneer of hydrogen FCEV passenger vehicles (Mirai) and the hydrogen fuel cell CR-V e:FCEV that Honda Racing entered at Pikes Peak with ZEI's FTcase. Toyota's R&D scale and hydrogen vehicle investments position it as a strategic incumbent shaping the broader hydrogen mobility ecosystem ZEI serves.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Leading supplier of marine power and propulsion systems, including hybrid and fuel cell integrations for vessels. ABB's installed base with global shipyards and ferry operators creates a strong incumbent position as the maritime industry adopts hydrogen propulsion.

Emerging players

• ZeroAvia: U.K./U.S.-based hydrogen-electric aviation propulsion startup with similar technical profile (PEM fuel cell + battery hybrid) and similar customer pain points around hydrogen refueling infrastructure. While aviation-focused rather than marine/defense, ZeroAvia is a directly analogous deep-tech fuel cell startup facing similar scale challenges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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