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Wärtsilä selects Corvus Energy to supply battery for the world’s largest battery-electric ship; Dolphin NextGen

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This vessel will be the largest of its type with the highest ESS capacity and it will also have the longest zero-emission journey, at the highest speed, and it will be charged with the world’s highest capacity chargers. This project is made possible by Corvus’ lightweight battery, the Dolphin NextGen.

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The vessel will be capable of being completely independent from additional charging facilities, since re-charging of the energy storage system will be automatically managed by the Energy Management System, the “brain” of the Wärtsilä HY. —Giulio Tirelli, Director, Marine Engineering, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.

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Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

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Ford has re-opened order banks on the Mustang Mach-E while simultaneously rolling back prices and increasing range. Additionally, LFP cells have the ability to operate more efficiently and like to be at a 100 percent state of charge , and can also charge faster. Tesla used the same strategy with its Standard Range+ Model 3.

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Exclusive interview: Former Tesla exec launches 800 hp electric boat; says it’s an extension of Tesla’s mission

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Former Tesla Head of Global Manufacturing, Jonathan Vo, is launching the R30, a 30-foot all-electric power boat with 800 horsepower, dual motors, and solar charging. In 2022, he founded Blue Innovations Group (BIG) , which focuses on the manufacturing of all-electric boats and sustainable marine technologies.

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Wärtsilä installs first hybrid energy storage solution on LNG-fueled offshore supply ship

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The technology is similar to that used in hybrid vehicles: it prevents the engine load from dipping, and uses the surplus to re-energize the battery, which can be charged as needed. The new energy storage solution provides balancing energy to cover the demand peaks, resulting in a more stable load on the engines.

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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GE has already invested more than $150 million in developing battery technologies, and the tax credit will supplement GE’s investments in the new product line that will serve the rail, marine, mining, telecommunications and utility sectors. Aerovironment, Inc. In the biomass sector, Novozymes Blair, Inc.

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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process – Charged EVs

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Charged spoke with Lucid Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat about how cell evaluation works, and how OEMs and cell suppliers can work together to improve the process. Charged : Could you tell us about yourself and your journey to your present role at Lucid Motors? The battery cell impacts all of these.