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Chartwell secures £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant to develop methanol-fueled vessel design

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The grant will enable Chartwell and consortium partners—Boat Electric & Electronics and Engineered Marine Systems—to develop and test the feasibility of a market-first methanol-fuelled vessel design, with applications in the offshore wind, commercial workboat and leisure sectors.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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

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The concept follows ABB’s proven design philosophy in marine propulsion of gearless power transmission. The combined motion of the wheel and blades generates propulsion and steering forces simultaneously, enabling operational efficiency and precision for ships. the capacity of the vessel to maintain the desired position and heading.

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UK study finds Bio-SNG could offer 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2; lower cost of carbon abatement than electrical solutions for transport applications

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The essential first condition that must be satisfied, according to the report, is that feedstock specification and the process design are matched; the gasifier in particular can not be omnivorous. Cost of carbon abated for transport applications. Click to enlarge. Cost of carbon abated.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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It would be the biggest change in the history of a program that has, in part, failed to live up to its designers’ ambitious dreams. In one way, the program in question—the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—is a relic from a bygone era.

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