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HydrogenToyota unveils portable hydrogen cartridges at Japan Mobility Show
User-swappable cylindrical cartridges allow instant recharging of fuel cells on the fly, opening the door to future use in boats, vehicles, residences
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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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HydrogenSouth Korean company starts build of 17.4m hydrogen-powered leisure craft
Vinssen working with partners to construct first boat of its kind in country
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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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HydrogenPolish solar-hydrogen boat project seeks business partner ahead of Monaco 2025 launch
Source: PUT Powertrain. Poland’s PUT Powertrain project is developing a new solar-hydrogen boat, preparing the craft to take part in next year’s Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, but also looking for a business partner to commercialise its product in the future. A group of engineers from the Poznan ...
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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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ElectrifcationOn-Board Chargers, the bridge between land and sea
Manufacturers’ continual focus on connectivity and functionality has led the standard OBC to become much more than just a simple battery charger
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SwedenBalloon-based rescue system to feature at METSTRADE
Swiss start-up AirMarker is bringing its emergency visual beacon to the marine sector for the first time after launching into the outdoor market earlier this year
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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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Boat AutonomyAre autonomous vessels the future for boat clubs?
Swedish ferry experiment proves concept of autonomous operation with remote override capability, using technology which could be further developed for boat clubs, charters
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ElectrifcationEcomar’s first hydrogen hybrid electric workboat to serve Exeter port
Application can be applied to marine recreational vessels
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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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