Sustainability News
Cummins invests in next-gen propulsion systems
Decarbonisation seen as a significant growth opportunity for US engine builder
At a wide-ranging virtual presentation with analysts and shareholders this week, Cummins Inc shared a glimpse into its strategy to achieve its aspirational goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050 while generating profitable growth through the design, manufacture and support of new powertrain technologies across a number of fuel types and power sources.
Yamaha and Toyota tapping the Potential with 100% Hydrogen Powered Engines
Developing a V8 high-performance hydrogen engine under commission from longtime partner Toyota Motor Corporation...What lies ahead for offshore wind boats and hybrid vessels?
Catamaran designs are ruling the offshore wind market for crew transfer vessels, based on the deep experience of United Kingdom and European naval architects and builders who have shared their expertise with U.S. counterparts.
Typical is the 68'×28.4' crew transfer vessel (CTV) Atlantic Endeavor, owned and operated by Atlantic Wind Transfers to support Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot wind farm.
UK-based vessel designer Chartwell Marine oversaw the vessel’s construction when it was built at Blount Boats Inc., Warren, R.I. Blount also built the Atlantic Pioneer, the first CTV to be launched in the U.S. market, which has serviced the Block Island Wind Farm since 2016.
DIESEL DOMINATES: DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF TRUCKING THROUGH 2030 – COMBUSTION VS BATTERY VS HYDROGEN
WASHINGTON (February 10, 2022) – Diesel, and the combustion engines running on it, will continue to dominate the commercial trucking sector through 2030, beating out hydrogen and electrification. That was the key message from Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum during Wednesday’s virtual debate organized by Mobility Impact Partners. Colin Murphy, the deputy director of the UC Davis Policy Institute, argued that battery-powered vehicles will soon dominate. Craig Scott of Toyota made the case for hydrogen fueled vehicles.Brunswick Sustainability Leadership Awards – winners announced
The two winners will each direct grant funds to sustainability-focused nonprofit organizations
Brunswick Corp has announced the winners of its inaugural Sustainability Leadership Awards, which celebrate the company’s commitment to sustainable, responsible practices by recognising outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused contributions of individuals and teams at Brunswick facilities around the world.
Brunswick employees nominated sustainability initiatives across four categories (People, Products, Energy and Environment), which were reviewed by a panel of company leaders based on criteria that evaluated each initiative’s innovation, complexity, ESG impact metrics and project execution.