Power & Propulsion – Page 26
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NewsFPT committing to an electric future
FPT Industrial, an Italian company best known to ‘MJ’ readers for its marine diesel engines has acquired 100% of Potenza Technology, a UK company specialized in the design and development of electric and hybrid electric powertrain systems.
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NewsNew player in small electric outboard market
Following years of research, development and testing, Barrus is adding a new range of electric outboard motors to its Marine line-up.
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NewsGoing electric fast in Amsterdam
The authorities in the City of Amsterdam have decreed that boats with diesel engines will be banned from operating on the city’s canals by 2025 writes Dag Pike.
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Rolls revenue strong thanks to MTU
Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit overcame difficult market conditions in 2019 and again succeeded in growing against the trend to deliver a strong full-year result.
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NewsThree new lithium ion batteries
Dutch battery major Mastervolt has announced the arrival of three new Lithium Ion battery models: the MLI Ultra 12/2750, 12/5500 and 24/5500.
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NewsCombining wind and solar power for ships
An innovative sail-assisted propulsion and solar power device for ships is now ready for demonstrations and further evaluation testing.
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NewsWind technology testing shows 30% CO2 saving
Recent testing of a wind technology project has confirmed at least 30% annual fuel and CO2 emissions saving for commercial shipping.
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Bigger push needed for wind propulsion
Wind propulsion should play a bigger part in the decarbonisation of shipping, a new document submitted to a maritime body says.
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NewsPropelling boats with no moving parts
A mind-bendingly novel system for powering boats, that uses electrical induction and hence no moving parts, is under development in Italy writes Dag Pike.
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NewsThruster package key to vessel conversion
A thruster package will enable Boskalis to convert an existing hull to create the crane vessel Bokalift 2.
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News€10m funding for ammonia fuel cell project
A maritime innovation project looking to install the world’s first ammonia-powered fuel cell on a vessel has been awarded €10m funding from the European Union.
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Fiat Powertrain to supply marine engines to Yanmar
FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yanmar Marine International, foreseeing a commercial cooperation to develop and supply marine engines.
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NewsType approval for marine hybrid modules and batteries
Transfluid has announced that it is the first company in the world to have obtained two DNV-GL Type approvals for its hybrid technology.
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NewsPropulsion solution for groundbreaking electric fireboats
Following the delivery of Europe’s most modern fireboat, the ‘Branddirektor Westphal’, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has ordered two more fire-fighting vessels with the same propulsion packages.
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New sales channel for Hatz engines
From January 2020, German diesel engine manufacturer Motorenfabrik Hatz will provide direct support for its new and existing customers in Belgium and Luxembourg and their subsidiaries.
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NewsSilent and smooth gear shifting
Volvo Penta’s Silent Shift feature is due to be rolled out into its D3 diesel engine range.
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NewsSchottel to propel world’s first hydrogen ferry
Schottel will propel two new eco-friendly ferries, one of which is the first of its kind in the world to sail on liquid hydrogen.
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Battery research funding
Canadian energy storage major Corvus Energy has announced that it will receive funding of up to $6 million from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.
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NewsHuman-technology interaction brings success
With the help of 5-axis machining, Finnøy Gear & Propeller is focusing on robotisation and automation in order to keep its production in Norway.
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Voith's carbon neutrality pledge
From 2022 onwards, none of the Voith locations around the world will leave a carbon footprint going forward. In this way, the Voith Group is making a significant contribution to climate protection.With a view to implementing carbon neutrality quickly, Voith is going to switch to purchasing carbon-neutral electricity in the ...
