All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 3
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Boat AutonomyThe latest trends in semi-automated pilotage and docking
With technology evolving from the autonomous shipping sector, boat owners can now delegate much of their navigation to a tireless, all-seeing watchkeeper
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ElectrifcationHPDE, recycled carbon and natural reinforcements drive sustainable transport
A project to develop a lightweight, single seat electric car for urban mobility is following a trend already set by forward-looking boat builders to create products that are easily reconfigured and recycled. However, the urban mobility aspect is pushing thermoplastics and recycled carbon fibre to new levels.
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Battery TechnologiesBASF’s new thermal coating for battery compartments
The giant chemical company BASF has designed a new type of fire-resistant coating for battery compartments that is claimed to offer a thermal barrier of up to 1,200oC.
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Green TechnologiesComposites – from sugar?
The difficulty of the safe disposal of old fibreglass boats has been highlighted with the equally tricky problem with what to do with old wind turbine blades, but researchers in the US think they have found an answer.
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Hydrogen…and weight issues for hydrogen storage addressed, too
US firm actively addressing the issues of storing hydrogen in its liquid form, to greatly reduce the weight involved
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HydrogenCryogenic problems with liquid hydrogen transfer solved
New technique to safely transfer hydrogen as a liquid from refueller to vehicle being researched
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Green TechnologiesIMO marine environmental protection moves could impact yachting
Topics discussed at the 82nd session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) included lowering GHG from ships, improving overall energy efficiency, designating new emission control areas in sensitive parts of the world and addressing marine litter
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HydrogenHydrogen world expo takes place in Hamburg 23-24 Oct
For anyone interested in the marine applications of hydrogen, the European World Expo in Hamburg on 23-24 October this year will provide plenty of information.
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HydrogenHydrogen refueller opens in the port of Gothenburg
Gothenburg’s new 1,500kg-per-day refueller has been located at the entrance to Terminal 6, claimed to be one of Sweden’s most heavily trafficked routes
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ElectrifcationRise of the bolt-on hybrid
Boaters who want to embrace the benefits of electric power but aren’t quite ready to give up the security of the internal combustion engine (ICE) now have more choice of retrofitted hybrids. Offerings from the Hungarian company Hydrodrive and UK OEM Lynch Motors can provide new designs of hybrid drives ...
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Green TechnologiesRed Dot design awards adds new ‘sustainability’ category
Established in 1955 and promoted as ‘one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide’ the Red Dot Design Awards have added a new category for the next round, sustainability.
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ElectrifcationVolvo to utilise streamlined and modular manufacturing on its electric vehicles
New type of ‘stack’ manufacture should help to bring new products to market more quickly, whilst also reducing the cost
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Battery TechnologiesContainerised ‘barge’ batteries could have leisure marine applications
Dutch firm developes high-capacity batteries housed in standard shipping containers
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Battery TechnologiesPure silicon anodes herald 400Wh/kg battery breakthrough
A recent breakthrough using high-capacity pure silicon anodes that contain no graphite is being heralded as a significant step forward in battery technology. The higher energy density of 400Wh/kg could have major implications for the range and power of road vehicles, boats and aircraft.
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NavigationGalileo satellites offer 18cm accuracy for the maritime sector
EU seeking to roll out a GPS accuracy measured in centimetres
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PropellersHyPNos Project to help reduce underwater noise
Research to explore measures to conserve and protect underwater life may result in quieter and vibration-free drive systems for leisure craft.
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ElectrifcationGrowing electric truck industry paves the way for larger electric motorcruisers
Thanks to advances in the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector, encouraged by tightening emission regulations in cities, high power, high torque and long-range battery powered drive trains are now far more prevalent than befor
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Green TechnologiesSubmerged wave energy farms destined for the US coastline
Two areas off the Pacific coastline of Oregon are now test beds for a wave energy project that could see large areas of the seabed ‘sewn’ with surface – and submerged - generators. Of the designs being evaluated, the Calwave x1 is probably the most unusual. Developed by a ...
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Superyacht TechnologyInmarsat’s new NexusWave is tested by major shipping operators
In the world of shipping, with so many risks involved, a reliable, high-speed internet connection at all times is critical to a successful business operation. For the owners of superyachts, similar issues exist. They need secure, encrypted connections, and uninterrupted Internet access for their guests and crew.
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ElectrifcationColorado-based electric motor OEM achieves a power density of 12kW/kg
H3X achieves power density required to fly a large commercial aircraft for 5 hours on electric power alone
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