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OCTOBER 31, 2021

Boundary Layer Technologies, a California-based marine technology startup, revealed its concept design for a fully electric hydrofoiling ferry: ELECTRA. Compared to fossil fuel alternatives, ELECTRA’s battery-electric propulsion significantly reduces cabin noise by up to 20dB compared to conventional ferries.

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Concept All-Electric Mariner Fuel Alternative 418

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

Infinium Electrofuels technology converts carbon dioxide waste and renewable power through its proprietary process to create hydrogen-based alternatives to traditional fossil-based fuels. Electrofuels are ultra-low carbon drop-in fuels that can be used in today’s infrastructure and engines without modifications or upgrades.

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Companies Fuel Alternative Mariner Carbon 435

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Chartwell Marine has won a £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant. Methanol fuel presents a significant opportunity to decarbonize in a maritime industry which is confronted with the debate over sustainable fuel alternatives, as it can be produced from biomass and can carry a near-zero carbon footprint.

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Grant Design Fuel Mariner 273

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

A consortium of leading organizations from the recreational marine industry has completed more than four years of testing Gevo’s. renewable isobutanol in marine engines. can be used in marine engines without deterioration of engine or boat performance.

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Mariner Industrial Industry Engine 150

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MAY 30, 2014

The ReShip project, led by the Paper and Fibre Research Institute (PFI) with R&D partners Aston University (UK) and NTNU (Norway), is developing technology for producing a cost-competitive pyrolysis-oil-based multi-component fuel which meets the performance requirements of marine diesel engines. ReShip concept. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable Norway Mariner Oil 231

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JUNE 2, 2023

ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. The concept follows ABB’s proven design philosophy in marine propulsion of gearless power transmission. This can deliver significant savings in fuel consumption and help to avoid emissions.

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Mariner Concept Gas-Electric Fuel Alternative 418

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150