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Safety and reliability are important factors to enable electrification. Our collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Pyxis will provide important datapoints to support Singapore’s mandate for all new harbour craft to be fully electric or compatible with net-zero fuels by 2030.

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a #MemorandumofUnderstanding (MoU) with Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. (EPS) at Posidonia 2024 International Shipping Exhibition in Piraeus, #Greece, on the development of crew training for the handling of #ammonia as fuel on vessels. Signed between Cyril Ducau, Chief Executive Officer for EPS and Bjarne Foldager, Country Manager, Denmark for MAN Energy Solutions, the MoU will enable EPS to be trained alongside MAN Energy Solutions’ engineers on the safe handling of ammonia for its #dualfuel engines, and to develop training material to strengthen capability building on the #transportation of alternative fuels like ammonia over time. Both signatories are committed to further this process working alongside #classificationsociety and regulators. Read more - https://lnkd.in/gEZr_K29 Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) | #alternatefuels #partnership #shippingindustry #environment #maritimeindustry

Malaysia's EV Ecosystem: When Will It Maturate? Dato' Shamsuddin Amran, Head of After Sale at Bermaz Auto Berhad, was asked this question during lunch yesterday. Dato' Shamsuddin responded as follows: 1. There is still a significant reliance on petroleum in Malaysia. 2. Commodities derived from palm oil continue to generate income for the country 3. The government must strike a delicate balance between reducing carbon emissions and maintaining economic stability. Even with all of this, the main obstacle to the growth of EVs is the lack of experts in the EV ecosystem, including after-sales service and charging stations.TVET has opportunity to grow in the EV field. In his conclusion, Dato' Shamsuddin Amran suggests Malaysia could achieve full EV maturity within the next 10 to 15 years. #EV #greenenergy #Malaysia #electricvehicles #renewableenergy

A zero-emission electric bus – represents the future of urban public and sustainable mobility. It’s critical to encourage more people to adopt public transport as part of efforts to create more sustainable cities. - Electric buses have zero tailpipe emissions. Intelligent transportation systems for smart cities are a key stepping stone to cleaner air, decarbonization and fighting climate change. - The initial costs of switching to an electric fleet can be high. But this investment is offset by savings of up to 70% in other areas: electric buses have lower consumption costs, fewer components, require less maintenance and have a longer life cycle. They may be more expensive at the beginning, but they are far cheaper in the medium and long term.

Romania 🇷🇴 leading the way! Well done to all involved, especially to Nicusor Stan for working with Reloc to make this a reality. Hopefully we see more projects like this in the UK in the near future. New converters are so much more efficient and power dense than they were 10/15/20 years ago, and there are real savings to be had in energy consumption. Retrofitting an existing loco or multiple unit is much less carbon intensive than a new loco, and makes use of existing assets that are already approved for use on the network. Drivers/guards/maintainers/engineers that are all familiar with the locos can focus on learning about the new traction alone, rather than a full unit. Existing depot infrastructure will remain compatible.There are many more such convincing arguments, that are well understood here at ABB, with our team working on many such projects globally, for many years. Some key points from Roger Affolter on the benefits of a retrofit for this project; “We are delighted to be working with Reloc on this critical retrofit project that helps put CFR on track to eventually allow its passenger trains to run at a top speed of 160 km/h versus the current 120 km/h . Boosting the reliability of CFR’s locomotives will be key to this success as each one is expected to clock up some 278,000 km a year,” says Roger Affolter, Head of Retrofit, ABB Traction. “That is where ABB’s capability to provide the complete traction chain, fully tried and tested for tough conditions, really creates value.” https://lnkd.in/eQ5spmS5

“Sales of new energy-powered heavy-duty trucks surged 139% year-on-year in the first five months of 2024, driven by advances in battery technology and governments’ move toward a greener future, according to Gaogong Industry Institute. Co. Ltd. (GGII). A total of 20,776 new energy heavy trucks were sold in China between January and May, including 19,700 pure electric vehicles, 976 fuel cell trucks and 100 plug-in hybrid trucks, GGII data showed. Sales of pure electric-powered heavy trucks grew by 142% from the same period a year ago.” “The surge in sales of new energy heavy trucks is primarily driven by cities intensifying efforts to meet carbon reduction goals, the recognition of cost advantages of pure electric heavy trucks, and advancements in battery technology, said GGII. Trucks weighing more than 14 tons are classified as heavy trucks, generally used for long-distance, heavy-duty transport. According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, heavy trucks accounted for about 4% of China’s total vehicle ownership in 2022.” “However, their emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter contributed to 10%, 12.9%, 76.1%, and 50.7% of the total automotive emissions respectively. China has introduced a series of policies since 2021 promoting the transition of heavy trucks to new energy vehicles. According to GGII, the top three companies in new energy heavy truck sales were Nanjing Xugong Automobile Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Sany Automobile Manufacturing Co. Ltd, and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co. Ltd. Xugong led with total sales of 3,647 units, holding a market share of 17.55%.”

Energy and efficiency savings are primed to take-off for Bundy aircraft manufacturer Jabiru! ✈️ They’re among the first to be awarded funding through our new $7.1 million Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant (MEEG) program. A grant of $24,000 will see them replace their air compressor and transition to LED lighting at their Kensington facility. On an annual basis this will result in: 💡 An energy saving of about 10,807 kWh 💰 A cost saving of approximately $2,901 📉 A reduction in carbon emissions by about 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalence (tCO2-e) We’re thrilled to see this regional Queensland manufacturer making key changes to implement energy efficiency measures that will serve them well into the future. If you’re keen to do the same, the MEEG program is still open with grants available until 30 June 2024 or until funding is exhausted. More info: https://bit.ly/meegp

Earlier this year, we unveiled our first electric truck charging station at the Port of Callao, Peru, which I had the opportunity to see in action during my visit. Not only are we the first port terminal in Latin America to have this infrastructure, but it is also the largest in the region. Powered entirely by renewable energy, it charges our fleet of 20 electric internal transport vehicles (ITVs) – the biggest in DP World’s operations. The switch to electric ITVs is expected to reduce the port's carbon emissions by 2,145 tonnes per year. In addition to the environmental benefits, it offers significant operational improvements, from cost savings to improved driver comfort and efficiency. I’m incredibly proud of the work of our team in Callao. Our goal is to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% across DP World. Callao is leading the way with an ambitious target to cut local emissions by 90% by 2030, surpassing our global target and putting it at the forefront of our sustainability efforts. This is also part of our wider, ongoing drive to innovate and adopt new technologies, setting an example for ports around the world. Our goal remains clear: to inspire a global shift towards sustainable trade practices that ensure the health of our planet for future generations. Read more about how we are driving change: https://lnkd.in/dyRw8jYH

In a bold stride towards a sustainable maritime future, Yanmar Power Technology Co (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, is pioneering the development of a high-speed, hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke engine. This aligns seamlessly with the Nippon Foundation's zero-emission ship demonstration experiment, marking a significant milestone in eco-friendly power generation for coastal vessels in Japan. Operating on hydrogen fuel, the engine showcases YPT's commitment to reducing carbon footprint, emitting no CO2 during combustion and setting the course for an environmentally conscious maritime industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGRtXVps #Yanmar #GreenMaritime #HydrogenRevolution #ZeroEmissionShipping #SustainableFuture #MaritimeInnovation

Developing an Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in Indonesia; Integrating the Upstream & Downstream Sectors. Over the past years we have mentioned on several occasions that the electric vehicle is the automotive industry’s future; three key inter-related circumstances: 1. recent rapid technological developments that allow the electric vehicle battery to be more energy efficient. 2. the world’s eagerness to move away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, and 3. rising political support for the development of an efficient and conducive regulatory ecosystem for the electric vehicle industry. The electric vehicle arrived on the scene. And therefore, the focus has to be shifted by nurturing an electric vehicle ecosystem (including fiscal incentives) that allows the existing business-owners and consumers to adapt, while attracting new investors to Indonesia that are focused on the development of industries both in the upstream and downstream sectors of the electric vehicle industry. The downstream collaboration is essential, as all being said, we thanked PT PLN (Persero) for a signing an agreement with us in establishing our charging network nationwide as of our RUPTL approved by the government. #voltron #chargingstation #electriccar #mobillistrik #indonesiaexpert #chargepointoperator #evdigitaltechnology