Like the tiny corkscrew, blade, and toothpick on the Swiss Army knife, hydrogen just isn’t the go-to molecule if there are alternatives, and there are almost always alternatives. And in hydrogen’s case, a lot of the current use cases are going to diminish due to economic and climate imperatives, not grow.
Maerk’s dual-fuel ships, when they run on methanol at all, will be very unlikely to be burning green methanol directly, at least not for a long time.
Half of the world’s economy has already reached peak gasoline and diesel demand while electric vehicle deliveries in every segment are shooting through the roof.
With all the bickering and arguing on social media about electric vehicles vs. gas and diesel-powered internal combustion engine cars, trucks, and SUVs, a person might get the idea that electrification of transportation is only for vehicles with wheels. What might be somewhat obscured is the fact that boats are … [continued]
While the latest electric Porsche ventures have kept up on many fronts and found a happy home with true Porsche fans, here is something for those of us who prefer water over land, the eFantom. Thanks to Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard, Fantom Air has its first production model on display. … [continued]
I am betting on collective sanity, rational behavior of governments, and funding getting into the right hands as opposed to into the hands of people working on useless frippery.
ABB is partnering with Samskip to build hydrogen fuel cell powered container ships for short range ocean voyages.
Wind power gives an assist to low-impact wildlife filmmaking in “Animals Up Close.”
Another set of Australian questions about decarbonization, electrification of transportation, hydrogen and the future of Australia’s role in the world asked and answered.
Drought conditions in many parts of the world are impacting the shipping industry by reducing the water levels in rivers and canals.
