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VTT has 3D printed a smart metal shaft

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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, which is developing future manufacturing concepts, has succeeded in 3D printing a smart shaft, combining sensor technology, wireless data transfer, and condition monitoring in the same package. 3D printed shaft with sensing element and wiring. —Research Team Leader Pasi Puukko.

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New hybrid electric ferry launches in Taiwan with Visedo electric propulsion system

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The powertrain was designed to ensure pure electric cruising for half the ferry’s operation time and, with fast shore charging, this pure electric percentage can be higher. Visedo’s head office is located in Lappeenranta, Finland, and the company has a subsidiary in the Netherlands. kWh per kilometer. kWh per kilometer.

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Holtec and Mitsubishi Electric partnering to advance SMR-160 small modular reactor program

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MEPPI will perform the design engineering work effort for the SMR-160 digital instrumentation and control system (DCS) and Human System Interface (HSI), needed for SMR-160 operation. Developed by Holte, the SMR-160 is a small modular reactor designed to produce 160 megawatts of electricity using low-enriched uranium fuel.

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Viking Grace LNG ferry to install rotor sail; first LNG/wind electric propulsion hybrid ship

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a provider of low- maintenance, software-operated, and data-verified auxiliary wind propulsion systems, signed an agreement with Finnish shipping company Viking Line to install its Rotor Sail Solution onboard the M/S Viking Grace , an LNG-fueled cruise ferry. Norsepower Oy Ltd., The same principle applies to rotating spheres and cylinders.

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Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

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An additional 12 new markets for Polestar 1 have been added and will open for pre-orders simultaneously, including Switzerland, the UK, Belgium, Finland, France, Poland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Portugal and Canada. Customers will also be able to purchase the Polestar 1 outright if desired.

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ABB and Fincantieri to Collaborate on Shore Power Systems

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The new shore connection systems to be developed by ABB and Fincantieri will meet all current international standards, and can be installed on ships while under construction, docked for maintenance or even out at sea. a joint venture company tasked with designing and developing integrated automation systems for the marine sector.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. A Level 2 connector is designated SAE J1772 and is the standard for all EVs produced in North America. Type 2 chargers can also be installed in-home for faster charging.