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Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion system with methanol engine to power four SAL heavy lift vessels; wind farm installations

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The hybrid system also includes Energy Storage, a PTO/PTI generator and motor, a multidrive converter, and the Wärtsilä Energy Management System for controlling and optimiszing the hybrid operations.

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Pilot Project Sends Kelp–and Carbon–to the Seafloor

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The Climate Foundation , the Seattle-based company behind the project, has found that this deep cycling makes kelp grow three times as fast as it can when kept in shallow waters, as seaweed farmers do now. At daybreak, the cranks pull the ring back up to the surface to soak up sunlight and carbon dioxide.

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1962 Falcon Electric Car Conversion

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In my reading here I've got the basics: Golf Cart deep cycle batteries, 3 phase AC Induction Motor. I'll try this myself, but would like to talk.

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done with phase two

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The motor and transmission is now mounted in the truck, motor mounts have been fabricated, placed and are rock solid. m still planning on using # 12 gp 27 deep cycle batts as my power pack I hope that gets me at least 40 mi. I know that I?m m killing everyone with minute, but I?m m very proud of the work that I?ve

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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For tachometer, I will be using a sensor ring on the second shaft end of the motor connected to a new instrument. Motor volts, amps, temperature will be showed on 2 inch round dials in the place of oil temp, 12V battery voltage, and fuel level. Picking a Motor: I have spent many nights deciding on motors. This is a 6.7"

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

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20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). 3 72 volt forklift motors (retail $1200). When I told people at work that I was building a electric car I received 20 Deka Unigy 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000) for free as they were swapping out old ups batteries from a back up system.

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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

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For this system, Bosch supplies a special starter, whose electric starter motor as well as low-noise, enhanced meshing mechanics provide safe, fast, and quiet engine starts. The system is rounded off by a crankshaft sensor, sensors on the pedals, and a deep-cycle resistant battery.