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,