Cars That Think

AUGUST 3, 2024

This partnership responds directly to the maritime industry’s ambitious goals to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is calling for a 40 percent reduction in shipping’s carbon emissions from 2008 levels by 2030. But he says he sees the rollout likely mirroring the introduction of natural gas.

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Companies Fuel Hydrogen Mariner 99

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

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International Climate Mariner 2018 170

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the regulatory authority for international shipping, decided to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.50% m/m (mass/mass) (5,000 ppm) on fuel oil starting 1 January 2020 during its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting for its 70 th session in London.

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Oil 2020 Puerto Rico Fuel 150

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels.

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 145

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

SwRI can develop test procedures and equipment for regulated and unregulated emissions in light- and heavy-duty vehicles and components as well as marine, railway, aircraft, small engine, and other non-highway propulsion systems. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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JULY 17, 2009

These R&D needs were explored at the 2008 National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap Workshop. Investigate and develop a variety of algal strains from different environments, e.g., marine, freshwater, brackish/saline, wastewater, etc. Topic Area 1: Algal Biofuels Consortium/Consortia.

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Renewable Fuel Conversion Gasoline 150