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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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Current battery technology means all-electric propulsion will enable eVTOL and fixed wing commuter aircraft for short flights in and between cities and island-hopping in locations such as Norway and the Scottish Isles. Rolls-Royce is also set to build on our existing network to offer maintenance services for electrical systems.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. Today, Norway is the front-runner when it comes to LNG-fueled ships. We have been running that track for a while already.

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Rolls-Royce supplying two mtu gas engines for first LNG-hybrid tugboat

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Rolls-Royce is supplying two mtu 16V 4000 M55RN gas engines to Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard for the construction of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hybrid powered tug. This is the first LNG-hybrid tug to be powered by mtu gas engines.

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Morrow Batteries and IBU-tec advanced materials AG partner to develop European LFP supply chain

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Morrow Batteries (Morrow) and IBU-tec advanced materials AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and qualification of large-scale supply of European LFP (Lithium iron phosphate, LiFePO 4 ) cathode material to Morrow Batteries’ planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway.

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Leclanché to provide 10 MWh battery system for Scandlines’ PR24 zero-emission freight ferry

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The BESS uses a highly redundant architecture with 48 battery strings distributed across 8 switchboards. Leclanché SA is a provider of lithium-ion battery powered marine battery systems for electric and hybrid maritime vessels. Delivery will begin in January 2023.

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CWind launches first hybrid-powered surface effect ship: CWind Pioneer

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The CWind Pioneer achieves this through a hybrid diesel and battery electric power system which enables the vessel to operate purely on battery power while in harbor or at standby in the windfarm, resulting in a decrease in fuel burn and CO 2. kts, and can transit and transfer safely in sea states in excess of 1.8m

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Rolls-Royce launches new modular Li-ion battery system for ships: SAVe Energy

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SAVe Energy is be delivered from the Rolls-Royce Power Electric site in Bergen, Norway, as part of the company’s offering of complete ship systems. The electrification of ships is building momentum. From 2010 we have delivered battery systems representing about 15 MWh in total.

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