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ChatGPT generated this panoramic nightscape of a modern port, where container ships are visibly plugged into shore-power systems, illuminating a cleaner, electrified maritime future

Cold Ironing Takes Hold: Ports Achieve Cleaner Air by Electrifying Ship Berths

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]

ChatGPT generated this panoramic aerial image of a coastal port where an electric ferry docks at a high-capacity charging station, surrounded by solar panels and wind turbines—capturing the integration of clean energy into modern maritime infrastructure.

Powering Ports: Electrifying Harbor Craft & Ferries For Lower Costs & Emissions

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]

ChatGPT generated this panoramic aerial view of a container port where electric yard trucks and straddle carriers recharge under solar-panel canopies, showcasing the first phase of port decarbonization in action

Electrifying Ground Vehicles: The Practical First Phase Of Port Sustainability

Ports sit at the crossroads of global trade, and increasingly, they’re also at the center of global decarbonization efforts. In the maritime sector, a careful and deliberate phased approach to electrification and zero-emission operations is critical. This article, the second in a series, focuses specifically on the initial five-year phase: … [continued]

ChatGPT generated this image of rusting industrial equipment labeled "H2" in an overgrown landscape, symbolizing the risk of stranded assets in the hydrogen economy

HySpeed Green Hydrogen Play Will Lead To Stranded Assets & Fiscal Losses

Project HySpeed has launched into the spotlight as one of the UK’s most ambitious hydrogen initiatives, promising transformative outcomes that aren’t going to be realized. Backed by a connected consortium of UK industrial players — including the Bamford family’s companies such as JCB, Wrightbus, and Ryze Hydrogen, alongside National Gas, … [continued]

Kofa battery swap center and electric motorcycle. Image courtesy of Kofa

More Good Electric 2- & 3-Wheeler News From East & West Africa

Several companies across a number of countries on the African continent have put in a lot of work over the past 7 years or so to establish and grow their electric mobility firms. Following a series of pilot projects and several iterations of their products incorporating key learnings from those … [continued]

One of the displays of the NYC Power Authority at the NY Auto Show. (Photo owned by Cleantechnica: Raymond Tribdino)

Like It or Not, EVs are Going to Stay

Day One of the New York International Auto Show (NIAS) Industry Days opened with a forum called “Evaluating the Shifting EV Landscape.” It gathered many top U.S. automotive executives, analysts, and policy experts to talk about trends in the American EV landscape. The forum was moderated by automotive industry research … [continued]