Variable Engine Speeds Net 27% Fuel Savings On Container Ships
Robotics company ABB has developed an Onboard DC Grid system that studies show reduces fuel consumption by 27%, and without any exotic power systems.
Read moreRobotics company ABB has developed an Onboard DC Grid system that studies show reduces fuel consumption by 27%, and without any exotic power systems.
Read moreCommercial shipping remains heavily reliant on river traffic and powerful barges to move goods, but are sailing barges still a viable means of transportation? The Vermont Sail Freight Project aims to prove the viability of this powerless, carbon-neutral shipping method that will move farmers market goods from Vermont to New York City.
Read moreThe closing keynote at the Silicon Valley EV Symposium was Ray Lane, managing partner at VC Firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, and Fisker board member. Ray began with his involvement with the Electrification Coalition and discussed everything from the state of clean tech investing to politics to how much he loves his Fisker.
Read moreThe commercial shipping has taken a lot of criticism in recent years over its massive output of harmful carbon emissions.
Read moreNissan keeps making noise about leading the charge toward zero emissions, or at least as little carbon dioxide output as
Read moreThese days, it is good to be green, although the environmental credentials of many industries are beyond appalling, no matter
Read moreIn today’s “duh” study, we have a report from NOAA that says that huge container ships can reduce emissions of certain particulates, like sulfur dioxide, by as much as 90% by using cleaner types of fuel. But are the economics there?
Read moreWhen it comes to emissions and pollution, a lot of focus is on cars. However, shipping is a huge contributor to global emissions output, and some innovative solutions have surfaced as a means for cleaning up. Eco Marine Power is developing a solar panel that doubles as a ship sail. Two birds, one stone?
Read moreBack in 2009, Toyota retrofitted the 6,200 car carrier ship Auriga Leader with large banks of solar cells in an
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