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General Dynamics NASSCO launches first LNG-powered containership

Green Car Congress

The Marlin-class containerships will be the largest dry cargo ships of any kind in the world powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Upon delivery in late-2015, the Jones Act-qualified ships will operate between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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General Dynamics NASSCO delivers 1st LNG-powered containership; christens first ECO tanker

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General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered containership, the Isla Bella , to TOTE Maritime. This included collaboration during the design approval, construction and commissioning the ship to operate safely and effectively on natural gas. LNG-conversion-ready ECO tanker.

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What are the investment opportunities in the Alternative Fuel Corridor Program?

Setec Powerr

They are designed to support a network of electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure. Alternative Fuel Corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. High conversion efficiency and stable output current.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

An islander was importing them from Puerto Rico, and I bought one.”. From there, he turned to an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)-to-electric conversion. “I My wife loves to say that she hasn’t been to a gas station in 3 years,” he said. Thomas because gas is so expensive.” It was a great island vehicle.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to convert 3 more coastal container ships to LNG

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Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. The retrofit enables dual-fuel operation and is the first such conversion of its type. TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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