Chevron tests hybrid electric fueling barge

Chevron is testing operations with a hybrid electric bunker tanker as it explores expanding the use of the technology. The fueling giant looks at the vessel, the Marine Dynamo, which is on charter from V-Bunkers, as a demonstration and proof of concept. The vessel which is being operated by V-Bunker used to supply Chevron customers

Diesel trucks conversions to electric commercially unavailable

Transitioning away from fossil fuels is currently not possible within a reasonable timeframe and price range, a major mining company said. Running Thiess’ entire heavy vehicle fleet on environmentally friendly fuel is still in the pipeline. The employer will spend the rest of 2024 rebuilding 65 trucks to keep operating on diesel. Instead of replacing

First hydrogen-powered train has made its final stop

Germany’s state-owned, $85 million hydrogen fuel-cell powered train system is shuttering almost exactly one year after its first public debute in August 2022. This doesn’t mean that the railways are reverting back to pollutant-spewing diesel engines, however. According to the country’s Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitisation, the lines will transition to electric

Fully electric harbor tugboat named

HaiSea Marine, majority owned by Haisla Nation in partnership with Seaspan ULC, celebrated the naming and blessing of its tug boat fleet – which includes the world’s first fully electric harbor tug boat, along with dual fuel (LNG and Diesel) escort tug boats. Once delivered, the green fleet will provide ship-assist and escort towing services

Singapore to operate all harbour craft with netzero emissions by 2050

As part of a broader portfolio of decarbonization measures, Singapore’s port authority plans to require newbuild harbor craft to be net-zero ready in less than a decade. Beginning in 2030, all new harbor craft operating in Singapore’s port must be fully electric, or be capable of using B100 (straight) biofuel, or be compatible with net-zero

Hydrogen fuel cell electric aircraft can soon be a reality

The US firm ZeroAvia is one step closer to bringing its zero emission electric aircraft to market, powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The jet-tracking social media account ElonJet has drawn renewed attention to the role of private and corporate aircraft in blurting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The issue can be an embarrassing one for

South Korea develops hydrogen-powered train

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it had succeeded in developing a test vehicle for a hydrogen-powered electric train in collaboration with the state-run Korea Railroad Research Institute. The two parties have carried out a project since 2018 to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-based hybrid propulsion system that enables train operation without electric

MAN, ABB to work jointly on dual-fuel electric propulsion solutions

German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and Swiss technology group ABB have teamed up to develop a dual-fuel electric plant concept based on MAN’s recently launched 49/60DF four-stroke engine and ABB’s Dynamic AC (DAC) fuel optimisation system. With the upcoming International Maritime Organization’s EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) for existing ships and the CII

World’s first methanol hybrid car launched in China

The fourth-generation Emgrand Hybrid sedan was officially launched in Chinese city of Guiyang by Geely. It is the world’s first methanol-electric hybrid car, the alcohol-electric hybrid car is equipped with a new-generation 1.8L alcohol-electric hybrid engine and an industry-leading hybrid-electric transmission. The car achieves a 40% energy saving rate and low alcohol consumption per 100

Yesen Sustain introduces renewable kits to reduce carbon footprint

Yesen Sustain, a Kochi-based company has launched E-Marine technology that provides solar and electric modular kits for boats and other watercraft. The technology offers to help reduce the carbon footprint globally by revolutionising the way fisheries and water-tourism industries work by replacing fossil fuels. For Indian operations, the company has tied up with shipyard partners,