All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 4
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Green Technologies‘Walk-to-work’ ship concept offers greater fuel efficiency
As the offshore wind energy industry continues to expand, a new generation of support ships offers solutions that could make superyachts leaner and cleaner
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ElectrificationElectricity from water movement on surfaces
Scientists have discovered that moving water generates up to 10 times more charge on a surface than previously thought, opening potential applications, but also concerns for the safety of biofuels
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ElectrificationMore efficient electric truck motor could benefit e-boats
UK-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has unveiled its second-generation electric motor with improved performance that could be a good fit for motoryachts
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Green TechnologiesWater based ‘tractor beam’ to move boats?
A technique to manipulate waves into stable patterns is being harnessed to hold objects in position on the water, contain chemical spills and even propel boats
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Green TechnologiesPrinted solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface
New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryBoatbuilders venture into outer space
The specialist skills in advanced carbon fibre composites and the ability to create bespoke items has allowed the boatbuilding sector to create modules for spacecraft
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Green TechnologiesBreakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production
Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce
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ElectrificationInnovative new plant to provide Australia with more efficient lithium processing
Chemicals giant Calix has collaborated with Pilbara Minerals to develop a revolutionary new processing plant for refining lithium in a more sustainable way
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Battery TechnologiesFormula 1 inspired solid state battery prototype offers potential 1,000 km range
Mercedes-Benz has developed a new battery from its racing projects that will be lighter than existing versions whilst also offering improved endurance
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Green TechnologiesNorway’s DNV produces comprehensive report on marine energy efficiency
Report provides key lessons for yacht builders from the embattled commercial sector as it works hard to hit net zero targets by 2050
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ElectrificationZF’s award-winning I2SM motor moves the mobility industry away from rare earth magnets
More efficient and compact electrification in the marine sector is being helped by advances in separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) for road applications
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Battery TechnologiesAltering anode texture could lead to a major battery breakthrough
Changes in the texture of the soft metal used in solid-state battery anodes could improve efficiency a factor of 10
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AIHefring Marine’s AI system helps reduce fuel costs and improve comfort afloat
The Icelandic tech company Hefring Marine has developed an Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) which has been tested by Dutch pilots and proven to improve efficiency
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HydrogenFuel cells for passenger cruising pave the way for large scale leisure propulsion
A Dutch pioneer of hydrogen fuel cell technology, Zepp.solutions, has been tasked with making river cruise ships zero-emissions to meet tightening regulations
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HydrogenHonda’s new generation of fuel cell promises lower costs
Honda Motor Co has revealed a new design of fuel cell that is said to cost half as much to produce as its predecessors but has three times the energy density
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Battery Technologies42nd International Battery Seminar set for Florida, March 17th-20th
Anyone with an interest in the very latest battery technology will be able to visit an exhibition and lecture event, attended by over 2,000 battery technologists
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Green TechnologiesNew resin to help recycle wind turbine blades
Composite hulls share the same problems as the wind turbine industry – difficulty in recycling the material at end-of-life. But Taiwan has found an answer in EzCiclo
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Green TechnologiesLargest building integrated photovoltaic perovskite project completed
Using technology that could be used in boat building halls, solar specialists Microquanta has installed a translucent roof with a capacity of 17.62 kW
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ElectrificationSydney’s Everything Electric show will feature marine for the first time
Australia’s home energy and vehicle show takes place in Sydney’s Olympic Park from 7th-9th March, and more electric expos are scheduled for Canada and the UK
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Green TechnologiesImproved desalination methods for saltwater purification
The most common method for purifying seawater is to use reverse osmosis, but a team in Illinois have found a way to improve battery-powered electrolysis instead
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