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ZeroAvia completes first hydrogen-electric passenger plane flight

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The demonstration of this range is roughly equivalent to busy major routes such as Los Angeles to San Francisco or London to Edinburgh. ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain is projected to have lower operating costs than its jet-fueled competition due to lower fuel and maintenance costs.

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Foss’ Green Assist Hybrid Tug Joins Fleet in Long Beach and Los Angeles

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A Foss Maritime Company’ Green Assist hybrid tug ( earlier post ) has joined the Foss fleet for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California. To help defray the added costs of development and construction of the first hybrid tug, both the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles contributed funding. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Penta showcases production modular electric driveline at TOC Europe

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A more comprehensive suite of data-driven services from Volvo Penta—such as extended warranties and active monitoring services—will enable customers and fleet owners such as TICO to eliminate fuel costs and reduce the need for spare parts, maintenance and stoppages. Earlier post.).

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Foss Maritime and Aspin Kemp receive US patent for hybrid marine propulsion and energy management system used in harbor tugs

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Foss, which owns and operates one of the largest tug and barge fleets on the US West Coast, partnered with AKA, a Canadian system integrator and marine engineering company, in developing this technology. However, many marine vessels operate under variable load requirements. System schematic. Click to enlarge. Resources.

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Hyster to develop fuel-cell electric reachstacker for Port of Valencia

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The company also expects reduced vehicle maintenance costs thanks to the elimination of the engine, transmission and other mechanical-driven components. The H2Ports project follows a similar development in the Port of Los Angeles and the electrification of a Hyster laden container handler powered by a Nuvera fuel cell engine.

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ABB and Fincantieri to Collaborate on Shore Power Systems

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The new shore connection systems to be developed by ABB and Fincantieri will meet all current international standards, and can be installed on ships while under construction, docked for maintenance or even out at sea. a joint venture company tasked with designing and developing integrated automation systems for the marine sector.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Industry-Informed Physics-Based Monitoring for Asset Management and Maintenance Optimization, $500,000 Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, Calif. Los Alamos National Laboratory. “DUSST”: NREL’s Low Maintenance Soiling Station, $50,000 Atonometrics Inc., Madison, Wis. Amesbury, Mass. Tempe, Ariz.