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Boundary Layer Technologies reveals ELECTRA all-electric hydrofoiling ferry concept

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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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ARAI receives 13 bids for green hydrogen pilot projects | Autocar Professional

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This development comes on the back of a growing global focus on hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative for the automotive industry. The initiative proposes setting the stage for hydrogen-powered transportation with the concept of “Hydrogen Highways.”

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ABB introduces Dynafin propulsion system to increase ship efficiency; mimicking movements of whale tail

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ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of more than a decade of research, development, and testing. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.

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DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

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The program will involve research on crosscutting technologies that will accelerate the development of advanced reactor concepts, including fuels, materials, and reactor modeling. The program also investigates small and medium-sized reactor concepts.

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