A large tourist ship that is 100% electric has been launched. In China, of course. The ship is powered by CATL batteries — a lot of them. The energy storage capacity of the batteries is a whopping 3,918 kWh. Those batteries could have been used to power dozens of electric … [continued]
Some companies use the word “eco” in their product names to try to fool buyers into believing their products are good for the environment, or at least, not bad. In the US, there are two auto manufacturers that used the words ‘eco diesel’ to make its pickup trucks seem environmentally … [continued]
In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s vote to price carbon in shipping fuels, I had the opportunity to sit down with an insider and expert on maritime decarbonization, Tristan Smith. He’s the former director of a maritime advisory services consultancy, UMAS, and professor at University College London. This … [continued]
ACEL Power and Vector Náutico have teamed up on electric boat design. ACEL power is “a leader in intelligent electric propulsion systems” based in Vancouver, Canada, while Vector Náutico is a boat builder based in Madrid, Spain. They have created the new boat line MOLA-e powered by ACEL. These electric … [continued]
Canada stands at a crossroads in its energy future, and the path it chooses will define its economic resilience, environmental integrity, and quality of life for generations. As a Canadian who is involved in shaping Ireland’s 2050 energy roadmap through my work with Trifecta Ireland, I see an immense opportunity … [continued]
Wizz Air made headlines recently by signing a major deal to purchase sustainable aviation fuel derived from treated human poop. The optics are amusing, but the implications are profound. This isn’t a fringe experiment or a corporate PR stunt. It’s a signal that the aviation industry is moving toward a … [continued]
Decarbonizing maritime operations presents one of the more challenging—but also most impactful—frontiers in global sustainability efforts. As we enter the third phase of our comprehensive strategy for zero-emission ports, the focus shifts squarely toward addressing one of the most significant sources of port emissions: auxiliary engines from vessels at berth. … [continued]
The path toward decarbonization in the maritime industry requires practical, phased strategies that deliver clear operational, environmental, and economic benefits. In this third installment of our detailed exploration into achieving zero-emission port operations, we shift our focus from electrifying ground equipment to the critical next phase—electrifying port vessels such as … [continued]
European ports face an increasingly urgent mandate to reduce carbon emissions across their landside and waterside operations, driven not only by climate policies but also by local air quality concerns. The scale of the challenge is enormous yet manageable, provided clear strategies and timelines are established. My perspective is straightforward. … [continued]
Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new … [continued]
