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Why Shipping Is Quietly Aligning On Methanol & Hybrid Electric Systems

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Shipping decarbonization is often discussed as a contest of fuels, but the more revealing story is how capital, engineering effort, and orders are actually moving. Over the past three years, the maritime sector has been forced to reconcile ambitious fuel narratives with operational reality. Engine manufacturers and ship buyers are … [continued]

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Long Duration BESS + Solar Replace Coal Mines & Gas Extraction

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Recently, CleanTechnica published an update on Australia’s progress in transitioning to a grid fully powered by renewables. Batteries are an integral part of that to store and time shift Australia’s abundant solar resources. Here are some more good news stories from Down Under. Despite attempts by the newly elected conservative … [continued]

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China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment

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For years, Japan’s unique kei car segment has been considered untouchable territory, a sanctuary reserved exclusively for domestic automotive giants like Suzuki, Daihatsu, Nissan, and Honda. These affordable, boxy minivehicles have become vital to daily life across Japan, representing the backbone of personal transportation in dense urban centers and rural … [continued]

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Filipino Automotive Pioneer Releases All-New Electric Jeepney

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Pioneer Philippine vehicle manufacturer Francisco Motors Corporation (FMC) officially the rolled out its electric public utility vehicle (PUV), the Pinoy Transporter. FMC Chairman Elmer Francisco told CleanTechnica in an email that his company introduced the vehicle’s final version after months of prototyping. Pinoy (meaning Filipino) is an iconic Asian Utility … [continued]

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