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Wärtsilä launches 31SG pure gas engine for marine applications; suited for hybrid systems

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Wärtsilä has launched the 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. The launch of the Wärtsilä 31SG introduces a 4-stroke engine having the best fuel economy of any engine in its class. —Rasmus Teir, Product Manager, Wärtsilä Marine. MW, at 720 and 750 rpm. MW, at 720 and 750 rpm.

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Federal-Mogul electrical brushless diesel fuel pump offers enhanced durability and improved fuel economy

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The technology suits 12V and 24V applications and is available for diesel engines typically used in the medium- and heavy-duty on-highway sector and in the construction, stationary, marine and agricultural sectors. The brushless motor design utilizes electronic controls for. high current switching to increase the reliability of the motor.

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EPA 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

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The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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Equinor to supply Maersk with green methanol for the first methanol-enabled container vessel

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Equinor is pleased to be partnering up with Maersk in delivering greener fuels to the marine industry. Equinor is an established player in the European methanol market through its production plant at Tjeldbergodden and we have ambitions to be a key provider of green methanol in the marine fuel segment.

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DNV GL launches JDP to drive marine Li-ion battery safety and adoption

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Including batteries in ships, whether as a hybrid or fully electric system, offers the industry the opportunity to improve fuel economy, reliability and operational costs. Rolls Royce Marine AS, propulsion and system technology provider. Plan B (PBES), maritime battery systems vendor. Stena, ferry owner and operator.

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Report: Mitsubishi Heavy to introduce marine gas-fueled engine by 2015

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MHI) will unveil by 2015 its own natural-gas-powered marine engine. In addition to reducing CO 2 emissions by some 30% compared to the diesel-fueled engines MHI currently offers, the new engine also cuts sulfur oxide emissions effectively to zero. The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

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Toyota reveals hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux prototype

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Toyota chose Ricardo due to its proven experience and capabilities in applying advanced propulsion technologies across a wide variation of vehicles, in the automotive, aerospace and marine sectors as well as for its expertise in hydrogen fuel cell integration.

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