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UK Aviation Innovators Secure CAA Accreditation for Sustainable Air Transport Solution

A UK company developing an affordable, sustainable, and runway-independent aircraft to connect remote rural areas and support emergency rescue services, has secured Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) E Conditions certification for its ‘innovative air transport solution.’ ARC Aero Systems, which aims to transform rural transportation through electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology, is in advanced stages of developing a specially adapted hybrid-electric powered aircraft.

From ARC Aero Systems 17 May 2024

Berlin’s Oldest Passenger Vessel Enters a New Green Era Powered by Torqeedo

Kaiser Friedrich, a vessel steeped in history, was built in 1886. It recently marked its return to service with a ceremonial christening in central Berlin.

From Torqeedo GmbH 13 May 2024

Case Launches New 651G G-Series Evolution Wheel Loader

CASE Construction Equipment has upgraded its mid-sized wheel loader range, with the launch of an eighth model to the range. The all-new 651G Evolution fills a gap between the 621G and the 721G.

12 Apr 2024

Manta Marine Technologies Installs Shore Power Systems for Finnlines’ Finnmaid, Finnstar and Finnlady

Manta Marine Technologies (formerly known as Yara Marine Technologies, YMT) has successfully completed installation and commissioning of onboard shore power systems for three Finnlines vessels: the Finnlady, the Finnmaid and the Finnstar.

From Manta Marine Technologies 9 Apr 2024

Developing Sustainable Wind Turbine Generators

Academics from Teesside University are advancing research in next-generation offshore wind turbine technology through a ground-breaking collaboration.

12 Mar 2024

Moment Energy's Battery Energy-Storage System to Provide High-Speed Charging at Vancouver Airport

A new battery energy-storage system (BESS), developed by Coquitlam-based Moment Energy, will soon provide reliable, high-speed charging capacity for the public and fleet vehicles at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

16 Feb 2024

Ammonia May Not Be the Answer for Sustainable Marine Transport, Study Shows

Switching to ammonia as a marine fuel, with the goal of decarbonisation, can instead create entirely new problems. This is shown in a study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, where researchers carried out life cycle analyses for batteries and for three electrofuels including ammonia.

6 Feb 2024