Zero-emission freight ship uses swappable containers as its batteries

Large container ships that carry goods all over the world are massive sources of pollution, and we’ve seen some interesting ideas around how to curtail their emissions, such as massive sails and hydrogen powertrains. One Dutch company is turning this t… Continue reading Zero-emission freight ship uses swappable containers as its batteries

Green ammonia: The rocky pathway to a new clean fuel

You’ll be hearing a lot more about ammonia as a clean fuel option as the race to zero carbon by 2050 progresses. In particular, it looks like a strong option for long-haul shipping and trucking. So what is it, how is it made, and how does it shape up a… Continue reading Green ammonia: The rocky pathway to a new clean fuel

Innovative partitioned fuel tank promises emissions-free shipping

Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are shaping up as one of the toughest slices of the emissions pie to eliminate – and even if they’re a relatively small slice (about 1.7 percent of total global emissions), they still need to be dealt w… Continue reading Innovative partitioned fuel tank promises emissions-free shipping

Michelin’s inflatable sails hybridize freight ships to cut emissions

Beyond putting rubber on the world’s least-efficient hypercars, the Michelin Group also has its hand in more sustainable inflatable endeavors. Its Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project aims to increase efficiency among cargo ships using an inflatable sai… Continue reading Michelin’s inflatable sails hybridize freight ships to cut emissions