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Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

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The North American recreational boating industry showcased three sustainable marine fuels during an opening day event at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Sustainable marine fuels minimize CO 2 emissions from recreational boating while maintaining boats’ range and performance. of US transportation CO 2 emissions.

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Wärtsilä to begin long-term, full-scale testing of ammonia as marine fuel in four-stroke engine

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The technology group Wärtsilä, in close customer cooperation with Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and Repsol, as well as with the Sustainable Energy Catapult Centre, will commence the world’s first long-term, full-scale, testing of ammonia as a fuel in a marine four-stroke combustion engine. Earlier post.)

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Rolls-Royce introducing completely integrated MTU marine hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020

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Rolls-Royce is planning to test a new MTU hybrid system incorporating Series 2000 engines in a yacht in 2019. The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries, will offer our customers significant benefits in a variety of marine applications.

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Chevron and Angelicoussis Group announce ammonia carrier joint study agreement

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Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiary Chevron Shipping Company LLC, and the Angelicoussis Group , through its Energy Transition division, Green Ships, announced a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explore how tankers can be used to transport ammonia, a potential lower carbon marine fuel.

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Wellington’s Electric Cross-Harbour Ferry, Ariya Single Seater Concept, ZEEKR Delivers over 2000

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The post Wellington’s Electric Cross-Harbour Ferry, Ariya Single Seater Concept, ZEEKR Delivers over 2000 appeared first on EV Obsession.

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ABB introduces Dynamic AC concept to marine offerings; up to 6% annual fuel savings for large cruise ships

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ABB has introduced a new Dynamic AC (DAC) concept that optimizes marine engine speed, leading to significant fuel savings. For a large cruise ship, for example, up to 6% (or up to 2000 tons of fuel) of annual savings can be achieved by engine speed optimization.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Toxicity of non-marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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