Green Technologies News – Page 12
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NewsWRF introduces superyacht sustainability database
The Water Revolution Foundation, an Amsterdam-based non-profit determined to make the global superyacht industry more sustainable, has crafted a green solutions database that will be deployed in the months ahead.
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NewsPortuguese ‘self-sustainable boat’ builder looks to go international with new model
Covid may have put plans on hold this summer, but Sun Concept is now ready to go global with its latest launch, a 12m cat
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NewsStockholm to debut “world’s first charging network” for electric boats
Charging stations will be set up in the Stockholm archipelago Candela, the Swedish electric boat manufacturer, has teamed up with solar energy supplier Nordsol to roll out what it describes as the “world’s first charging network” for electric boats. The new charging posts will be installed in ...
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NewsDanfoss to power Bangkok fleet of electric ferries
Some 27 zero-emission passenger ferries will soon replace aging diesels on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River in a bid to improve air quality and clean up the water supply in the Thai capital.
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NewsWorld’s first recyclable, solar-electric boat in production
La Bella Verde (LBV), a Spanish developer of eco-friendly catamarans, is to launch what it describes as “the world’s most sustainable boat” in 2021.
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NewsFeadship unveils next generation of eco-conscious superyachts with latest project, Escape
Green innovations include huge areas of solar panelling, hybrid propulsion, and boat’s very own greenhouse
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NewsEvoy to power SailGP chase boats
Norwegian firm working with premium RIB builder Goldfish on new high-output electric boat
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NewsFirst hydrogen-powered yacht premieres in Monaco
The 40ft ‘New Era’ was designed by Hynova Boat What is being touted as the world’s first hydrogen-powered yacht designed by Hynova Boat premiered last week in Monaco during the Planetary Health Week Capital Yachting Experience. The French company launched ‘New Era’ from the La Ciotat Dockyard ...
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NewsAsian companies partner on all-electric boat and yacht range
VIVIC Corporation is teamed up with Taiwanese builder Kha Shing to roll out a new range of electric boats and yachts
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NewsEU invests in Europe’s first gigafactory of lithium-ion batteries
The European Investment Bank – the EU’s long-term lending arm – is investing €300m toward the financing of Northvolt One, Europe’s first gigafactory for green lithium-ion battery cells in northern Sweden.
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NewsSuperyacht sector reports good first year for its sustainability agenda
The Water Revolution Foundation, an initiative of sustainability projects of the global superyacht sector, has reported better-than-anticipated progress in its first year of operation.
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NewsNew proposal for eco-labelling of recreational marinas
The IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has investigated how an eco-labelling system can be used to reduce the environmental impact of recreational marinas. In a report, a new proposal is presented on what eco-labelling might look like, taking into account both the scope and harmfulness of various activities. “This is ...
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NewsNew hydrogen fuel cell initiative involves ABB and HDF
With the growing interest and discussion about the potential use of hydrogen as a fuel for superyachts, a new initiative to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems in France may move the whole process forward. If successful, it will also help reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector. The new initiative ...
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NewsTorqeedo marks delivery of 100,000th electric drive
Torqeedo CEO and co-founder Christoph Ballin Source: Christian-Brecheis Torqeedo, the German electric propulsion specialist, is celebrating the delivery of its 100,000th electric drive – an important milestone for the German engineering firm which is also celebrating its 15th year of business in 2020. The delivery went to ...
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NewsNorwegian firm develops 150hp electric outboard
Evoy’s new motor will have its world premiere in Florø later this season
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NewsNew Fiji resort commits to sustainability
The developers of Nawi Island embark on innovative ways to safeguard the environment
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NewsEU briefs boating sector on pricey climate change strategy
At Boot Düsseldorf, the EU shared with the global boating sector the outlines of its pricey climate change strategy in the decades ahead. It said the magnitude of making the 27-nation EU climate-neutral by 2050 “is something we have not faced before.”
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NewsArksen launches ‘game changing’ syndicate for sustainable marine travel
Builder announces new Adventure Syndicate offering access to a multi-year cruising program
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NewsEBI partners with UN on sustainable development
European Boating Industry (EBI) has partnered with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development initiative, thus strengthening its action for environmental and economic sustainability and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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NewsEcho Yachts become “super-Eco 100%” custom superyacht builder
Australian builder says it intends to push the boundaries further by augmenting its vessels with combinations of the latest in environmentally conscious power sources, power storage, propulsion, equipment and construction material technologies
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