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Aqua superPower Leads the World’s First Vessel-to-Grid Demonstration Project
Southampton, UK – 15th May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, Aqua superPower is spearheading the Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) demonstration, marking the world’s first vessel-to-grid project. This transformative project leverages the success of the previous Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC2) feasibility study, showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage…
Read MoreVita Power makes first Bay Area delivery of 100% electric RIB to Westpoint Harbor, Redwood City
Vita Power, the electric marine technology specialist, announces the first San Francisco Bay Area delivery of its line of 100% electric commercial RIBS to Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City. The 5.5m electric SeaDog RIB will support the daily operations of the marina located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Compatible with fast DC charging, it combines…
Read MoreDynamic start to the year for CustomCells: significant increase in revenue and record number of patents
Itzehoe / Tübingen, 14 May 2024. German battery pioneer CustomCells can look back on a successful first four months and is optimistic about the rest of the year. With a significant increase in patent applications, continuous growth in the workforce and an ambitious sales forecast, CustomCells is setting new heights. Contracted volumes alone will triple…
Read MoreBerlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo
Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo Torqeedo’s Customized Solutions team converted the 138-year-old Kaiser Friedrich to electric power, saving over 150 liters of diesel per operating hour. The massive, 100-ton steamer is powered by twin Deep Blue 50i motors and a 400 kWh Deep Blue battery bank. The historic…
Read MoreGlobal hydrogen vehicle sales fall by 36% year-on-year, but purchases in Europe and Japan more than double
Clarity on clean hydrogen Our mission is to deliver engaging and independent business journalism and insight to executives and leaders in the global clean hydrogen industry. We focus on delivering the news and analysis that matters, fearlessly looking beyond the hydrogen hype to provide a balanced view of the market, giving readers the knowledge they…
Read More‘Not possible’ | Rising costs force Austrian state to abandon plan to bring 35 hydrogen buses to city roads
A plan to produce and supply green hydrogen in Austria for use twice over — once as an industrial process gas in semiconductor manufacturing, and then reused as a road fuel — has hit the rocks amid concerns about its economic viability and the operational costs of H2-powered buses. The H2Carinthia programme was initiated in…
Read MoreHis Majesty King Charles III confirmed as patron of Canal & River Trust
We are honoured that His Majesty King Charles III has announced his Patronage following a review of Royal Patronages conducted after His Majesty’s accession to the throne. As the former Prince of Wales, His Majesty had previously been our Patron since we were founded in 2012. His Majesty has had a long interest in waterways…
Read MoreHigh-Performance Electric Boat Batteries for Smooth, Silent Sailing
Not long ago, the notion of electric powered catamarans was limited to sketches due to the lack of credibility exhibited by marine battery manufacturers. Sailors feared being stuck offshore with the limited range and severe depletion of electric boat batteries against the water’s high drag. However, technological advancements made to the underlying concept of electric…
Read MoreTroubled hydrogen truckmaker Nikola exceeds sales target but revenue falls due to losses on every vehicle sold
Nikola may have sold 40 hydrogen trucks wholesale in the first quarter of 2024 — five more than it had set as a high-case target in a February outlook — but the troubled zero-emission automaker still saw its revenue drop by more than a quarter from $10.7m in Q1 2023 to $7.5m. A major reason…
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Electric Catamarans: Is it a real option?
It is hard to establish the first electric catamaran manufacturers, as some brands are stronger in communication, while others focus their efforts on in-house work and prototyping. Some seem huge brands, others are much bigger and look small. The reality of the markets and online marketing, together with the information/misinformation that invades our lives every…
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