Remove Concept Remove Exhaust Remove Future Remove Greece
article thumbnail

Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

Green Car Congress

The vessel concept has a significantly improved environmental footprint; a higher level of energy efficiency (up to 8% improvement); as well as an improved boil-off rate and cargo capacity (+5%), making it much better suited to future trading patterns than existing vessels. The primary fuel—i.e.

Concept 150
article thumbnail

EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

Green Car Congress

The 3-year project, which launched in September 2015, targets radical concepts for new aero engines, in line with the EU’s long-term emissions reduction target for 2050. From the engine perspective two routes to radically improved fuel efficiency are being explored; ultra-efficient low pressure systems and ultra-efficient core concepts.

Engine 150
article thumbnail

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

Green Car Congress

DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. DNV GL is studying a number of alternative fuels or energy carriers that are already used or could be potentially used in shipping in the future. Engine concepts include gas-only engines; dual fuel 4-stroke; and 2-stoke. Source: DNV GL.