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Caterpillar Marine Power Systems introduces Marine Hybrid System

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The Cat marine hybrid power system uses AKA’s XeroPoint Hybrid system. Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has introduced the the Cat Powered Marine Hybrid System, a complete hybrid propulsion package applicable to all engine platforms. Diesel-electric: Power provided from auxiliary engines. Source: AKA. Click to enlarge.

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Caterpillar Marine developing hybrid tug with Sanmar Shipyards; Advanced Variable Drive

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Caterpillar Marine is collaborating with Sanmar Shipyards in Istanbul, Turkey to build an innovative tugboat with a hydraulic hybrid propulsion system. Basically, all the benefits of a variable speed Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) system at a fraction of the cost and size. The Sanmar hydraulic hybrid tug will be a Robert Allan Ltd.

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Caterpillar announces the development of high performance MaK Dual Fuel engine

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Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is developing the MaK M 46 DF, a new marine dual fuel engine platform for the commercial marine industry. The M 46 DF dual fuel engine carries a power rating of 900 kW (1,207 hp) per cylinder at 500 and 514 rpm in diesel and gas modes, and is available in an in-line or vee configuration.

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Valence Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Supply Agreement with Bénéteau Group for Hybrid Vessels

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Under the multi-year agreement, Valence Technology will serve as the exclusive battery supplier for all new Bénéteau Group hybrid-electric vessels that incorporate the ZF Marine hybrid drive systems. The Bénéteau Group has 22 production sites and 450 dealers in more than 50 countries. Earlier post.).

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Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

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More Power Raises Performance For The All-electric SUV. Clean Fleet Report has previously reviewed the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and our opinion is Ford has a winner with this all-electric SUV. The First Edition is sold out, but the GT and GT Performance hit dealers in the fall 2021. Not so mellow yellow. Hitting the Road.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. liter non-turbocharged inline-4 mated to a 100 kilowatt (kW) electric motor. This combination gets 25 miles per gallon running as a hybrid, and 26 miles of all-electric driving range.

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US LDV Sales Down 34.4% in April; Hybrid Sales Down 45.5%

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General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 173,007 vehicles in April, down 34% compared with a year ago. In April, combined sales of all four Ford hybrid models—including the new Fusion and Milan hybrids—totaled 2,299, up 21% versus Ford’s hybrid sales a year ago (Escape and Mariner). Click to enlarge.

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