Schottel, a German manufacturer of ship propulsion and steering systems, has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards to equip two new fully electric double-ended ferries, which will serve Wolfe Island and Amherst Island in Ontario. The new ships are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 7 million kg per year. The new e-ferries… Read more »
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Hamburg container terminal deploys autonomous electric container transporter
The first of many electric container transporters has been delivered to the Altenwerder Container Terminal (CTA). Located just south of Hamburg, Germany on the river Elbe, CTA is one of the most modern and automated container terminals in the world. At CTA, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) ferry containers from ship to yard to truck or… Read more »
CARB awards $20 million to zero-emission off-road vehicle demonstrations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded $20 million in grants for demonstrations of zero-emission off-road equipment in the freight, agriculture and waterborne mass transit sectors. The projects are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of dollars from the state’s Cap-and-Trade program to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly… Read more »
CARB approves plan to invest $423 million from VW mitigation fund in zero-emission trucks, buses
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a plan to invest $423 million that the state will receive from the National VW Environmental Trust. The mitigation plan will invest primarily in zero-emission replacements for heavy-duty trucks, buses and equipment. There is also money to reduce emissions at freight facilities and marine projects, and for… Read more »
Pilot boats go electric
Pilot boats provide an important service at ports all over the world, ferrying the pilots who guide ships into and out of port facilities. The duty cycles for these boats vary depending on local conditions at each particular port: some are required to spend considerable time at sea, but others make only short trips, between… Read more »
Shipping industry stakeholders partner to establish standards for maritime use of lithium-ion batteries
More than a dozen shipping-related organizations, including flag states, research institutions, battery and propulsion suppliers, fire extinguishing system providers and ship operators, have formed a joint development project to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry. The new project aims to create a deep pool of expertise from different… Read more »
Questions and concerns: Battery power in marine applications
Experts discuss the special concerns when designing battery technology for marine environments. There is growing worldwide demand for electric-powered vessels and for broader electrification in maritime operations, particularly in ports. Consider the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, for example. Air pollution from those ports is a top concern for environmental and public health… Read more »
Leclanché’s new marine battery system earns international certification
Swiss battery-maker Leclanché’s new Marine Rack System (MRS), a modular Li-ion battery system, has won approval by the international certification body DNV-GL. Leclanché will use the MRS on the E-ferry in Denmark, the world’s largest electric ferry, which is equipped with a 4.3 MWh Leclanché lithium-ion battery, and is scheduled for launch later this year…. Read more »
Visedo and TECO partner to disrupt heavy EV motor industry
Visedo, a Finnish manufacturer of electric drivetrains for heavy vehicles, has signed a production agreement with Asian motor producer TECO Electric & Machinery. Visedo hopes to benefit from TECO’s production capacity, particularly in Asia. Visedo recently opened a new office in Hong Kong, and signed a letter of intent with the VC firm Beijing Capital… Read more »
Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) will deliver plug-in hybrid electric systems for three new ferries to be designed by Multi Maritime and built by Havyard Ship Technology. Each ferry has a capacity of 50 cars and 199 persons. Two will operate on the route between Brekstad and Valset, and one between Sandvikvåg and Husavik. The first… Read more »