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India Energy Storage Alliance makes case for comprehensive safety guidelines for EV batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The forum covered a spectrum of topics, including an overview of battery fires in India, battery standards, design validation requirements, and a global EV battery safety overview. Reflecting on the challenges faced globally, he underscored the need for comprehensive safety guidelines and heightened awareness.

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ClassNK releases guidelines for liquefied hydrogen carriers

Green Car Congress

Classification society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen (LH 2 ) Carriers for the safe constructions and operation of LH 2 carriers based on provisions of the IMO Interim Recommendations.

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ClassNK issues AiP for cargo containment system for Kawasaki large liquefied hydrogen carrier; highest carrying capacity

Green Car Congress

Classification society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the design of a cargo containment system (CCS) of the world’s largest capacity (40,000 m 3 class per tank) developed for use on a large liquefied hydrogen carrier.

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Yanmar commercializing maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

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YPT has actively participated in Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT) initiatives to establish safety guidelines for hydrogen fuel cell ships and develop a roadmap for hydrogen utilization in the marine industry. Left: Testing of the marine hydrogen fuel cell system; Right: installation into a ship.

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ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by Samsung Heavy

Green Car Congress

ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”. ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”.

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What Parents Should Know About NHTSA's New Car Seat Guidelines

The Truth About Cars

The improvements include: A modernized test bench that reflects current vehicle seat designs. Thomas, PhD, from CR , has emphasized their role in addressing the unique safety challenges children face in modern vehicles. New criteria and conditions for side impact tests. Clear labeling of child weight requirements for different seat modes.

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ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier

Green Car Congress

Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC). GSC was formed in 2020 by nine shipbuilders and ClassNK. Verifying the conformity to their requirements, ClassNK has issued the AiP.

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