With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks contribute an additional 26%, while … [continued]
Eight years ago, Bill Gates and group of his closest billionaire acquaintances launched an incredibly well funded venture capital group. Its noble mission was funding and supporting transformative technologies aimed at mitigating climate change. Many of its investments are sound and if commercialized, would assist, at least a bit. However, … [continued]
United by a shared commitment to protect the ocean, as well as a passion for sustainable innovation, Evoy and Platypus Craft will set a new standard for ecotourism. The two companies have signed an MOU, redefining marine exploration with zero-emission, semi-submersible boats. Evoy and Platypus are pleased to announce their … [continued]
Amogy and MSB jointly explore potential opportunities to collaborate with their respective technologies and commercial applications across the ammonia-powered shipping and shipbuilding value chain. Tokyo, Japan — Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MSB), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, … [continued]
We first discovered Mercury Marine’s Avator electric motors at CES in Las Vegas this year, and we were fortunate enough to be invited out to Charleston, South Carolina, to test them out in person. The new motors in the Avator lineup are on the smaller side of typical marine motors … [continued]
We’ve tried electric rideables of all shapes and sizes, but we never had a chance to wet our beaks with anything in the water — until now. What’s a Fliteboard? Fliteboard is an electric hydrofoil company out of Australia that brings together the joys of surfing together with an experience … [continued]
Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley today christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power capability, safety and efficiency that Crowley has made its reputation. “The eWolf is a historic milestone in the … [continued]
The £1.8m CanUK vessel-to-grid (V2G) project is making waves by uniting UK and Canadian experts to create the first transatlantic V2G project for electric vessels. V2G’s bi-directional charging technology lets electric vessel batteries both receive and supply energy, cutting carbon emissions, slashing e-vessel costs, boosting grid flexibility, and speeding up … [continued]
Shell has developed and commissioned its first megawatt charger at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). Both electric trucks and electric ships can use the charging system. The capacity of the megawatt charger is approximately equal to three regular 350kW fast chargers that trucks now charge with. “We want to … [continued]
Few status symbols for the Super Rich stand out more than superyachts. Members of royal families, oligarchs, and billionaires are known to crave the elegance and indulgence, the refined taste and unparalleled luxury that these enormous floating homes offer. Superyachts are often longer than 100 feet in length and are … [continued]
