Vripack unveils 88m eco-friedly superyacht concept Utopia at Sea
Utopia at Sea uses a nature-inspired air purifier that separates oxygen from carbon to create a design that revolves around a reduced environmental impact.
Assisting new technologies for greener shipping
Environmental concerns are influencing a greater need for renewable and sustainable energy across the world with specialist technologies being at the forefront of new designs and solutions. The environmental impact of shipping includes air pollution, water pollution, acoustic, and oil pollution. Commercial ships are responsible for more than 18 percent of some air pollutants, including greenhouse gas emissions.
Exclusive: Dubai ‘ideal for green Bentley of the sea’ flying boat
Anywhere else in the world, the idea of flying boats would sound like science fiction. But not in Dubai.
Bringing that plan to life is Frenchman Alain Thebault, the founder of Swiss start-up The Jet ZeroEmission and a world sailing speed record holder
Where smart ferry charging begins with a smart grid
The situation NORWAY: The Hareid-Sulesund ferry operator has reduced CO2 emissions by 7000 tonnes annually with the introduction of electric vessels. In transitioning ferries from diesel to pure electric power, powerful onshore support is essential, in the form of reliable infrastructure for rapid charging capacity…
DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous coastal container feeder in Norway
Germany-based logistics provider DB Schenker has revealed plans to operate a zero-emission coastal container feeder vessel between Ikornnes quay and the Port of Ålesund in Norway. The fully electric vessel includes a “unique design”, making the vessel first of its kind in the world, according to the…
Austrian startup, Volta Future, unveils e-outboard
This year’s , Austrian company Volta Future GmbH will unveil an e-outboard offering 222kW (300hp) continuous power and 790Nm. The next-gen e-outboard is called iWOP, which stands for invisible waterline outboard power-drive. The housing of the iWOP is much more compact than classic outboard housings…
May the Electric Force Be With You: X-Wing Starfighters Escort a Battery-Powered Day Boat at ‘Star Wars Day’
The Navier 27 foiling boat, escorted by rebel X-Fighters, is this year’s boat commemorating Star Wars Day. Every year on Star Wars Day, the team at ThirtyC releases images of a yacht with some sort of image from the classic series. This year, the London-based firm showed…
Why e-fuels make no sense for cars, boats & ships
Despite battery electric cars & bots offering the cleanest, most efficient and affordable way to decarbonise, the fossil fuel industry is desperately promoting e-fuels for vehicles. E-fuels, which are chemically similar to petrol and diesel, have been touted by the fossil fuel industry and car…
U.S. Start-Up’s Ground-Breaking Electrolyser Promises Hydrogen at Around $1/kg
A U.S. start-up’s highly efficient proprietary electrolyser could drive down the price of green hydrogen compared to other similar technologies. Wisconsin-based Advanced Ionics’ Symbiotic electrolyser uses 35kWh of electricity to generate one kg of hydrogen, 30% less than the best alkaline or PEM technologies that run on 50kWh/kgH2,…