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Rolls-Royce reveals plans for electric autonomous naval vessel
Rolls-Royce has revealed plans for an electric autonomous, single-role, naval vessel with a range of 3,500 nautical miles. The vessel concept is capable of operating beyond the horizon for over 100 days, will displace 700 tons and reach speeds above 25kts. The 60m-long vessel is…
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US NAVY GOES ELECTRIC The US Navy has confirmed plans to introduce advanced hybrid electric drive systems to its fleet of destroyers. The technology promises to increase fuel eficiency, reducing the amount of money it spends on oil – but just what are the wider…