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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The integrated hybrid functionality of this vessel will give us a bollard pull of up to 100 tons, while saving fuel and maintenance costs and producing emission levels some 20 percent less than from a conventional ship of this type and size. —Giulio Tirelli, Director, Marine Engineering, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.

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Wärtsilä installs first hybrid energy storage solution on LNG-fueled offshore supply ship

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Furthermore, the hybrid solution will provide a more optimal load on the engines, while the intervals between engine maintenance can be extended. The technology is similar to that used in hybrid vehicles: it prevents the engine load from dipping, and uses the surplus to re-energize the battery, which can be charged as needed.

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Exclusive interview: Former Tesla exec launches 800 hp electric boat; says it’s an extension of Tesla’s mission

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Former Tesla Head of Global Manufacturing, Jonathan Vo, is launching the R30, a 30-foot all-electric power boat with 800 horsepower, dual motors, and solar charging. In 2022, he founded Blue Innovations Group (BIG) , which focuses on the manufacturing of all-electric boats and sustainable marine technologies.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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more than 50% of demand—will be available for passenger cars, given the potential demand for biofuels from other sectors, such as goods vehicles, aviation, marine, power and heavy industry. Charging times are also significantly longer: 6-8 hours using normal charging equipment.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

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If you’re feeling inspired by all these money saving tips and want to go bigger, why not spend this week looking into grants and schemes available from the government such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Or maybe you’re feeling inspired and want to use the 4 weeks of the green reset to try something more complex?

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