Power & Propulsion – Page 17
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NewsHoward Arneson dies
Howard Arneson, the powerboat legend who gave his name to his famous surface drive system also used extensively in high speed commercial craft has died at the age of 99.
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NewsProduction starts for innovative electric motor
The company behind the innovative Volabo electric motor has announced that they have now put the motor into series production with the first units being available at the end of the year writes Dag Pike.
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NewsZero emissions ferries
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will design and equip two new zero-emissions ferries. The ships are to be built for Norwegian operator Boreal Sjö at Holland Shipyards in the Netherlands.
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NewsCompact drivetrains enable hybrid CTVs
Two 35m CTVs that will serve Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm off the UK’s Yorkshire coast, are set to be among the first hybrid CTVs in the world.
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Castoldi distribution deal
Italian jet drive manufacturer Castoldi SRL has recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Spanish distributor Pasch y Cia S.A.U.
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Restructure at Torqeedo
Torqeedo, the German specialist company famous for its small electric outboard motors, has announced a reconfiguration of its management team.
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NewsEuropean country adopts hydrogen strategy
A European country has adopted a national hydrogen strategy with ''green'' sustainable hydrogen prioritised for investment to aid decarbonisation.
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NewsNew cost-cutting 300hp diesel outboard
Production has begun for a new 300hp modular diesel outboard that aims to reduce operating costs and minimise environmental impact.
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News300hp outboard engine production begins
Production has begun for a new 300hp diesel outboard engine which has successfully achieved EPA Tier 3 approval for commercial and recreational applications.
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NewsWaterjets to power offshore wind vessels
Five offshore wind farm vessels are undergoing a major refit to enable them to operate with waterjets.
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NewsMaritime hydrogen fuel cell system
A hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications has been developed as part of efforts to offer environmentally friendly powertrain solutions.
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NewsH2 hubs and the zero-emissions challenge
Workboat operators “are now beginning to act on zero-emission technologies for their renewal programmes”, Jas Singh of Auriga Energy told MJ.
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NewsHas Covid killed Evinrude?
One of the most illustrious names in marine propulsion has breathed its last with BRP’s announcement today that it will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.
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NewsConsortium to develop electric vessels
Seven companies have partnered to establish new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realise, and commercialise zero-emission electric vessels.
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NewsRemote collaboration allowed lockdown repower
Northern Offshore Services’ vessel - The ‘M/V Traveller’ – underwent a major refit and repower and was relaunched during Coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsPCB stator motors are a third of the weight and more efficient
A new concept for electric motors reduces the weight and volume of the motor as well as increasing its efficiency and this will have application in the maritime world writes Dag Pike.
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NewsUS vessel operators embracing clean energy
An aerospace company is contributing to emissions reduction efforts in US waterways with its clean energy power and propulsion technology.
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NewsEquipment deal for vessel designer
An Asia-headquartered high speed vessel designer has struck an equipment deal for its new fast crew boats.
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NewsSolid state battery brings electric boat range
Extending the capacity of batteries is seen as the key to increasing the range and so promoting the viability of electric boats writes Dag Pike.
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NewsA new concept for marine electric motors
A German company has developed a new concept of electric motor suitable for marine use that offers more flexibility in the way that it can operate to make electric propulsion safer writes Dag Pike.
