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Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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NewsEchandia sets sail on US expansion with Washington facility
Echandia establishes US base due to demand in maritime electrification
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NewsEchandia wins RoPax conversion deal
Echandia is helping Öresundslinjen decarbonise with the conversion of a RoPax ferry to full electrical operation
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NewsUK Bid To Build ‘Green’ Tugs
Harland & Wolff has given added dimension to its strategy for shipbuilding revival through a project to design and construct zero-emission tugs. The Belfast-based group has joined forces with Macduff Ship Designers, Kongsberg Maritime, and Echandia in a consortium that will make recourse to technology transfer to develop and build ‘green’ harbour/coastal tugs using a 100% UK supply chain.
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NewsEchandia to supply batteries for Danish ferries
Sweden-based Echandia has been chosen to supply energy storage solutions for two new fully electrified vessels for Molslinjen.
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NewsBattery developer expands
A marine electrification company is expanding into Norway on the back of continued growth
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NewsTOSHIBA LTO TECH DEBUT ABOARD COPENHAGEN’S ELECTRIC FERRIES
The delivery of the first of five electric ferries from Damen Shipyards marked the full commercial launch of Echandia Marine’s new battery system, which has been developed using Japanese electronics giant Toshiba’s SCiB™ technology.
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NewsLITHIUM TITANIUM OXIDE BATTERIES FOR MARINE USE
Lithium titanium oxide (LTO) batteries are a relatively new concept in battery technology, which are starting to attract attention from the marine sector, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsEchandia LTO batteries power Danish ferries
Damen Shipyards has chosen Echandia Marines’ lithium-titanium oxide (LTO) batteries for a fleet of electric commuter ferries owned by public transport company, Arriva Denmark.
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News‘Supercharged’ electric ferry
Charging technology developed for submarines, allowing batteries to be charged in a very short time via shore power, is being adapted to a Swedish ferry, writes Dag Pike.
