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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 31SG is based on the successful Wärtsilä 31 product platform; the diesel version of the engine has been recognized by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. MW, at 720 and 750 rpm.

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WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

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Swiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. Sulzer started diesel engine manufacturing in 1903 in Winterthur. In 1986 the last diesel engine left the Winterthur facility.

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First order for next-generation Mitsubishi Heavy Eco Marine Diesel

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The first order for a UEC50LSH-Eco low-speed marine diesel engine being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., MHI-MME) was placed with Kobe Diesel Co., The first UEC50LSH-Eco engine and chemical tanker are slated for completion in March and October of 2015, respectively.

Mariner 199
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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.

Mariner 231
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Rolls-Royce introducing completely integrated MTU marine hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020

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The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries, will offer our customers significant benefits in a variety of marine applications. —Knut Müller, Head of the Marine and Government Business at MTU. —Knut Müller, Head of the Marine and Government Business at MTU. In the case of.

Mariner 225
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Tenneco introduces new large engine SCR system for marine applications; NOx reduction >90%; production targeted 2015

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Tenneco’s new marine SCR system has demonstrated effective NO x reduction in bench and field testing. The system is designed specifically for high-horsepower engines in the marine, stationary and locomotive markets, providing precise and reliable delivery of liquid urea.

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Saft to supply marine Li-ion battery system to Rolls Royce Marine for hybrid multi-application vessel

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Saft won a major contract from Rolls Royce Marine to supply the specialized marine lithium-ion (Seanergy) battery system for an innovative hybrid multi-application vessel under construction in Denmark for Kystverket, the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA).

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