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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Torqueedo introduces 80 kWh cell-to-pack LFP option for marine batteries; doubles range

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Torqeedo GmbH announced a new battery option for its Deep Blue series of marine electric drives: Deep Blue Battery 80. The new battery was unveiled at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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$27 million available for zero-emission trucks in California

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On 18 August 2020, $27 million in funding will be available in California to replace higher polluting trucks with zero-emission vehicles. The second installment of funds for this category is expected to be released within the next few years. Combustion Freight and Marine Projects, administered statewide by South Coast AQMD.

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MARAD to award up to $1.5M for projects for emission reductions from marine vessels

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million in funding for projects that demonstrate criteria pollutant emissions or carbon emissions reductions from marine vessels through repowering, re-engining or installation of other pollution reduction technologies, or the use of alternative fuel/energy.

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Study finds hybrid tugboat delivers significant reduction in criteria pollutant emissions compared to conventional version

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This system was installed for a. criteria pollutants—nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter—and the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide were measured based on the ISO 8178 protocols. The twin Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the largest contributors to air pollution in the South Coast Basin.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Toxicity of non-marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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PowerCell, Siemens to partner on development of marine fuel cell systems; integration into BlueDrive

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Siemens will supply the SISHIP BlueDrive integrated energy and propulsion system into which PowerCell will install its fuel cell modules. The next stage is to extend the energy supply concept to include fuel cells—which are characterized by high efficiency and pollution-free operation.