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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. Sanmar is the largest tug builder in Turkey with over 40 years of experience and known as a market leader at the forefront of the tug building industry.

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Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

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Electricity and hydrogen will together account for less than 0.5% The relatively marginal use of these fuels is a function of the significant energy efficiency gains of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles over conventional ICE-powered vehicles. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Fuels Hydrogen' of total energy consumption by 2035.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly.