zero emission

Flagship Cruises gets $15.2M grant to build two all-electric ferries

San Diego-based Flagship Cruises & Events reports that it has been awarded a $15.27 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop two fully electric zero emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route.

The Flagship project will be implemented in partnership with the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD). It follows the $31 million grant earlier awarded the Port of Los Angeles that will see both Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises build low...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/flagship-cruises-gets-15-2m-grant-to-build-two-all-electric-ferries/

Red Funnel and Artemis Technologies to Launch UK’s First Zero-Emission, High-Speed Ferry

Red Funnel Ferries and Artemis Technologies have advanced their partnership to deliver the UK’s first zero-emission, high-speed passenger ferry. The Artemis EF-24 Passenger ferry, set to operate between Southampton and West Cowes by late 2025, will utilize electric hydrofoil technology to “fly”...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/red-funnel-and-artemis-technologies-to-launch-uks-first-zero-emission-high-speed-ferry/

Op-Ed: Is decarbonization driving unintended consequences?

By Peter Soles, Principal, Business Development at Glosten 

In recent years, the messaging around alternative fuels and zero emission vessels in marine industry magazines, online forums, news websites, and social media has been a steady stream, bordering on a wide-open fire hydrant. As a result, many in the U.S. maritime community—me included—are experiencing what I’ll term “decarb fatigue.” And it’s not just because we’re jaded old-timers. 

Pretend for a moment that you’re new to the industry,...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-ed-is-decarbonization-driving-unintended-consequences/

TRC Cos. surpasses $2B milestone in clean transportation funding

TRC Cos. recently announced it has surpassed $2 billion in funding for client projects supporting clean commercial transportation and renewable energy initiatives across North America. TRC has emerged as a major player in facilitating the transition to cleaner technologies, with over 650 successful grant applications and a 90% success rate.

This milestone is notable as TRC must navigate the intricate interplay between government incentives, technological innovation and shifting regulatory...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trc-cos-surpasses-2b-milestone-in-clean-transportation-funding

California gives up on zero-emissions locomotive regulation

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has scrapped its controversial rule that would have required the use of zero-emissions locomotives in the state beginning in 2030.

The board informed the Environmental Protection Agency this week that it was withdrawing its requests to enforce zero-emissions rules covering trucks and locomotives.

The move comes a week before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who frequently criticized CARB’s regulatory efforts to fight climate change and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-gives-up-on-zero-emissions-locomotive-regulation

Nikola leader talks future of hydrogen-powered trucks in US

Nikola Corp. (NYSE: NKLA) leader Ryan Clayton said the rising demand for hydrogen could require as many as 50 fueling stations in the next three years to meet the need. 

Speaking with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival, Clayton discussed the future of hydrogen in trucking. Nikola, which is working to build solutions for a zero-emission world, offers both hydrogen and electric Class 8 trucks. The company also developed HYLA to distribute hydrogen.

“That’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nikola-leader-talks-future-of-hydrogen-powered-trucks-in-us

Echandia batteries will power San Francisco Bay Ferry’s REEF ferries

Swedish maritime battery system specialist Echandia has been selected to supply the battery systems for San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry program. This project marks a significant step towards advancing zero-emission water transit in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As we have reported previously, the REEF Program will see San Francisco Bay Ferry, which is operated by San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), introduce a fleet of battery...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/echandia-batteries-will-power-san-francisco-bay-ferrys-reef-ferries/

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