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NYK Group’s NBA Magritte Sets Sail with Wind-Assisted Propulsion: A Look at the 15% Fuel Cut

On July 8, 2024, NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V. (Head Office: Antwerp, Belgium; “NBAtlantic”), a subsidiary of the NYK Group, installed its first wind-powered ship propulsion units on the NBA Magritte bulk carrier.

July 30, 2024

ePropulsion’s X40 Unveiled: A 40kW Electric Outboard Redefining Efficient and Powerful Marine Propulsion

ePropulsion has launched the X40 Electric Outboard, a groundbreaking development in marine propulsion technology. This new model, unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, is a significant upgrade from their previous

Rahul Somvanshi

November 16, 2023

Mobility·Sustainability

VoltAero’s Cassio Aircraft, Powered by Electric-Hybrid Technology, Takes Flight with 100% Sustainable Fuel!

In a groundbreaking initiative, VoltAero has flown its Cassio S testbed airplane. It used a proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain. This was coupled with 100% sustainable fuel supplied by TotalEnergies. This historic flight was

Rahul Somvanshi

September 26, 2023

Space·Technology

The DRACO Project and a New Dawn for Nuclear Propulsion in Space Exploration

“We’re going to fly this demonstration, gather a bunch of great data and really, we believe, usher in a new age for the United States [and] for humankind, to support our space

Rahul Somvanshi

July 31, 2023

Space·Technology

NASA Commences Testing on Next-Generation Solar Electric Propulsion System

In a momentous stride towards redefining the future of space travel, NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne have begun qualification testing on an advanced Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) system. The groundbreaking propulsion technology, planned

Rahul Somvanshi

July 20, 2023

Mobility·Sustainability

Airbus’s EcoPulse Aircraft Powered by Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Unveiled at Paris Air Show

EcoPulse, the wing-mounted, hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Daher, Safran, and Airbus, has made its much-anticipated debut at the 2023 Paris Air Show. This revolutionary aircraft, based on Daher’s

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2023

Design·Sustainability·Technology

A Whale-Tail Inspired Ship Propulsion Breakthrough: ABB’s Dynafin System Paves the Way for Greener Seas

The majestic whales have inspired a revolutionary innovation in ship propulsion tehcnology. A ship propulsion concept inspired by motion of a whale’s tail has emerged after a decade of research, development, and

Karmactive Team

June 3, 2023

Mobility·USA

The eVTOL Green Future: The US Air Force’s Accelerated Pursuit of Electric Aircraft Technology

In order to reduce carbon emissions, the aviation industry is looking to transition to electric propulsion, but battery technology has so far prevented this due to weight constraints. The development of electric

Rahul Somvanshi

May 13, 2023

An artist's intepretation of a hypersonic vehicle. Photo credit GE Aerospace

Space·Technology

The Hypersonic DMRJ Era Begins: GE’s Latest Test Redefines Aerospace and Defense Dynamics

The recent demonstration of a hypersonic dual-mode ramjet (DMRJ) by GE with rotating detonation combustion (RDC) makes a significant advancement in the field of aeronautics and defense. This breakthrough was showcased at

Rahul Somvanshi

January 3, 2024

Mobility

Ampaire’s Electric EEL Soars into Record Books: 12-Hour Flight Sets New Standard

Ampaire Inc., renowned in the realm of hybrid electric aircraft, has recently pushed the boundaries with its Electric EEL aircraft, achieving a record-breaking 12-hour flight on December 10, 2023. This flight, which

Rahul Somvanshi

December 13, 2023