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HydrogenGreen hydrogen shore power demonstrator goes live at Scottish port
As the technology for electric vessels in the commercial sector gathers pace, so the same infrastructure can be rolled out for electric cruising yachts that have large batteries to recharge. Targe Towing is a project partner, with its new fleet of Caterpillar diesel-powered tugs using green shore power ...
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Green TechnologiesSurge in orders for The Switch to aid transition to net-zero shipping
An electrical system designed to allow large vessels to be futureproofed for new energy sources, and save fuel in the meantime, has just logged 50 new contracts
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HydrogenHydrogen powered dump truck paves the way for marine combustion engines
Marine diesel engines can be converted to run on hydrogen gas, to provide a clean burn with water as exhaust, but can they work long term? A dump truck says it can
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Boat AutonomyRobosys launches first fully autonomous test boat
Robosys Automation, the British maritime autonomy software developer has splashed its first fully autonomous boat, commissioned for testing and sea trials.
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ElectrificationElectricFish Technology Day to feature AI-powered grid solution
California-based firm believes it has a scalable solution with its grid power bank that mixes ultra-fast EV charging with AI-driven energy management
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ElectrificationYoung urbanites drawn to electric mobility
Perhaps not surprisingly Millennials and Gen Z – those born between roughly 1981 and 2014 – increasingly favor electric vehicles (EVs) and electric mobility in general based on a recent survey by Economist Impact.
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Green TechnologiesNew filter captures and recycles aluminium waste
A new filter, like those used in water makers, has been developed to capture aluminium that would otherwise be lost in the smelting process
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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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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 TechnologiesLithium-sulfur technology could extend battery range, efficiency
Researchers in the US at Florida International University (FIU) have developed lithium-sulfur battery technology they claim tackle the weaknesses of the more traditional lithium-ion (LI) variety with a lighter, cheaper, and more energy-dense alternative, potentially extending Electric Vehicle (EV) range and improving charging efficiency.
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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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Boat AutonomyAutonomous ‘charter’ vessels now capable of trans-Atlantic voyaging
The British enterprise company Zero USV has launched the latest of its ‘over-the-horizon’ 12m autonomous vessel, bringing uncrewed leisure vessels a step closer
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