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JULY 23, 2021

The generator that will be at the heart of the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in aerospace has arrived for installation at Rolls-Royces’s specialist testbed. On completion of testing, we will have a basis for megawatt-level power for future hybrid aircraft. It will form part of the 2.5

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Hybrid Norway Electric Electrical 448

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2018

Caterpillar Marine is collaborating with Sanmar Shipyards in Istanbul, Turkey to build an innovative tugboat with a hydraulic hybrid propulsion system. —Nathan Kelly, Caterpillar Marine Product Definition Engineer. Electric motors can also be used instead of hydraulics if required.

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Mariner Hybrid Turkey Downsizing 150

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. The battery modules and energy storage system package is four times larger than on any electric/hybrid ship currently operating. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in July 2023.

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Uruguay Batteries Battery Argentina 360

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Rolls Royce, magnetic gear company Magnomatics and electric motor company ATB Laurence Scott are partnering in a two-year, £1.7-million million) project to develop an electric Magnetically Geared Propulsion Motor (MGPM) for marine applications. million (US$2.5-million) million) in funding. Magnomatics.

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Mariner Motor Motors Motoring 150

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JUNE 30, 2022

A new high-volume manufacturing facility will deliver products developed for the collaborative e-MOTIF project (electric MOTor, Inverter, Flywheel). Utilizing the manufacturing capability of Shield Engineering Group, the project will employ EMPEL ’s e-Motor and PUNCH Flybrid ’s “F-Boost” Flywheel Energy Storage System. million (US$6.8

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Motor Motors Motoring Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation and Yanmar Co., have reached a wide-ranging agreement to collaborate on technical development, production, and mutual parts use in the marine industry. The company also manufactures marine engines, as well as fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) fishing boats and industrial vessels.

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Mariner Toyota Hybrid Production 150

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It started with David, the recently introduced 6-phase inverter, followed by the company’s newest innovation, the Quark electric motor that utilizes a novel torque/power-rich balance between radial (power-dense) and axial (torque-dense) flux topology dubbed Raxial Flux. Quark Electric Motor. The Quark motor weighs around 28.5

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

will collaborate with New Eagle, a vehicle integrator and supplier of hybrid and electric drive control system technologies and hardware for a variety of vehicle classes and applications as well as electric marine propulsion solutions. UQM Technologies Inc.

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Mariner Commercial Hybrid Alternative Fuels 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Ford is recalling certain models of its 2005-2008 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid crossover utility vehicles to fix a cooling issue. The recall will replace faulty Motor Electronics Coolant Pumps in approximately 70,209 vehicles. In the affected.'

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

is expanding into the marine hybrid electric market through collaboration with ReGen Nautic USA, Inc. to develop multiple hybrid electric marine propulsion systems. UQM Technologies will work with ReGen Nautic to integrate UQM PowerPhase hybrid electric systems into a variety of marine applications.

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Mariner Hybrid Electric Electrical 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2019

British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce will present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series-production hybrid propulsion system in 2020. Sunseeker and MTU are presenting the new hybrid propulsion system at Boot Düsseldorf until 27 January.

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2020 Hybrid Power Powered 341

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AUGUST 4, 2014

UK-based OXIS Energy and Multi Source Power technologies ( MSP ) have formed a partnership to develop Li-sulfur batteries for marine applications. One of MSP’s specialities is designing and manufacturing battery packs and hybrid power and propulsion systems for the marine industry.

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Mariner Lithium Sulfur Power Powered 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

Volkswagen Marine will exhibit its marine diesel engine line-up at “ boot 2010 ” in Düsseldorf (23-31 January 2010). Also returning to the show is the super displacement hybrid motor cruiser, the Greenline 33 from the Seaway Group, which uses either a 55 kW (75 hp) or 121 kW (165) Volkswagen engine in its hybrid powertrain.

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Mariner 2010 Engine Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The hydrogen-electric hybrid technology in the REXH2 makes silent maritime and river mobility without emissions of CO 2 or fine particles possible. With a capacity of 12 passengers, it is the first pleasure boat equipped with fuel cell technolgy and brings zero emissions, hydrogen-electric hybrid technology to the wider maritime industry.

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Toyota Miles Fuel Hydrogen 505

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

is slated to begin production this spring of Li-ion battery packs for Germany-based electric outboard motor manufacturer Torqeedo to power its electric boat motor, Deep Blue. The Deep Blue motor delivers propulsive power of 29.7 Johnson Controls, Inc. Click to enlarge. Up to four packs can be combined. mph), Torqeedo says.

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Li-ion Mariner PHEV Batteries 261

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

YASA, a manufacturer of axial-flux electric motors and controllers ( earlier post ), has raised £15 million (US$21 million) in growth funding. YASA’s innovative axial-flux electric motor design offers best-in-class power and torque densities and is suited to both hybrid and pure electric vehicle applications.

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Manufacturer Motor Motors Motoring 170

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

This marks the second marine application for UQM PowerPhase systems. The emerging electric and hybrid marine vessel market is a good fit for our power-dense electric propulsion systems which offer high power and efficiency in a small package. This is the second marine application for UQM electric drive systems with ReGen Nautic.

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Mariner Monaco USA Electric 225

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

Mastervolt and Steyr Motors, the Austrian specialist for marine diesel engines, have formed a working partnership to develop and distribute a range of series hybrid diesel-electric drive installations for boats.

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Motor Motors Motoring Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

(MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Mariner Gas-Electric Gas 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2011

EVO Electric, a developer of advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector ( earlier post ), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric vehicles. stake in EVO Electric. billion) by 2020.

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Manufacturer Motor Motors Motoring 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed Japan’s first leisure craft with a parallel hybrid system. Toyota will conduct a feasibility study of hybrid boats from July 2018 to March 2021 in Tokyo. Specifically, Toyota will loan the hybrid “PONAM-28V” model to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government with no charge.

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Toyota Hybrid Li-ion Mariner 150

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MARCH 25, 2015

ABB has introduced a new offering, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod marine electric propulsion systems. Azipod Propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system in which the electric drive motor is in a submerged pod outside the ship hull. The performance of the electric motor is increased by up to 45%.

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Mariner Installation Power Powered 150

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JANUARY 16, 2014

YASA Motors, the manufacturer of highly differentiated advanced axial flux motors and generators based on its Yokeless And Segmented Armature (YASA) technology ( earlier post ), has raised £5 million (US$8.2 YASA motors make more efficient use of key materials, and are produced with simple low cost manufacturing processes.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2000 199

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NOVEMBER 5, 2016

As a world-first, the package features a full HyProp ECO system with PTO/PTH (Power Take Off/Power Take Home); HyProp ECO is a hybrid propulsion system. For many applications, a hybrid propulsion system is a good choice, especially when flexibility, performance and efficiency are prized. The engine is the prime mover.

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Diesel Hybrid Mariner Convert 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Further, a hybrid propulsion system has boosted fuel efficiency by more than 20% compared to the Sayaendo (and more than 40% vis-à-vis earlier carriers). STaGE, an acronym deriving from “Steam Turbine and Gas Engines,” is a hybrid propulsion system combining a steam turbine and engines that can be fired by gas. and draft at 11.5m.

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Hybrid Mariner Panama Gas-Electric 265

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2016

In June, Scania, part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH, will begin delivering 51 hybrid Scania Citywide buses to Madrid. These complete buses feature cost-saving and emission-reducing hybrid technology that meets the EU suburban and short distance Class II regulations. Scania is also leading provider of industrial and marine engines.

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Hybrid DC Lithium Ion Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The Taiwanese harbor city of Kaohsiung has launched a new hybrid electric ferry. It heralds Asia’s first hybrid electric ferry and, if successful, the Kaohsiung City Government plans to retrofit the rest of its diesel fleet to help reduce pollution levels around Taiwan’s largest harbor.

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Taiwan Hybrid Finland Mariner 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

XALT Energy is working in partnership with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. NFI), to supply ultra-high energy lithium-ion battery packs for its zero-emission, MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE long-distance motor coach. NFI, the parent company of New Flyer Industries Canada ULC and New Flyer of America Inc.,

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda beat everybody to the production gasoline-electric hybrid game in the United States, putting the Insight in showrooms in 1999. Toyota followed with the Prius a year later, but it took GM until 2006 to introduce its first true gasoline-electric hybrid here. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard.

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2011

Siemens Drive Technologies Division supplied the integrated drive train for the first series-hybrid electric aircraft. Siemens, Diamond Aircraft and EADS have built an aircraft equipped with a series hybrid electric drive system. The aircraft was built to test the hybrid electric drive concept. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Building Electric Electrical 284

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Superyacht builder Sanlorenzo will become the first ship-builder to integrate the new Volvo Penta “electric-ready” marine powertrain system into two new upcoming customer yachts. hybrid setup Diesel-electric hybrid v. Volvo Penta IPS electric v. pure electric; via Volvo Penta.

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Volvo Mariner Li-ion Electric 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

The hydrogen fuel cell series hybrid T680 day cab tractor uses lithium-ion batteries to power a dual-rotor electric motor, driving the rear tandem axle through a 4-speed automated transmission. Kenworth has also begun building a second prototype series hybrid-electric T680 day cab designed to produce near-zero-emissions.

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Kenworth Hydrogen Los Angeles Hybrid 170

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APRIL 26, 2019

The motor-inverter combination is designed for Class 2 through Class 6 vehicles. When integrated with one of Dana’s numerous electrified axle solutions, the TM4 SUMO LD can be configured for light-commercial, minibus, and medium-duty truck and bus, as well as heavy-duty Class 8 hybrid vehicles.

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Light Commercial Vehicles Mariner 246

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Visitors will also see the 1997 CR-V, Honda’s first in-house SUV, and a 2006 Honda Insight, the country’s first mass-produced hybrid car.& & Of course, Honda makes all manner of motorized vehicles, so the display will also include a variety of motorcycles, power equipment, and race cars.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

Ford Motor Company has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV and used the milestone to restate its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005.

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Ford Hybrid Kansas City Escape 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

UQM Technologies will collaborate with Lightning Systems to support the Ford Transit concept vehicles for Lightning Systems’ beta programs for the Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (eQVM) program by Ford Motor Company. Earlier post.)

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Fuel Vehicles Alternative Fuels Mariner 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

US Hybrid has unveiled a zero-emission Class 8 fuel cell port drayage truck featuring its PEM fuel cell system during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center. US Hybrid plans to expand its Connecticut production facility via a partnership with China-based Jiangsu Dewei Advanced Materials.

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