Tag Archives: fuel efficiency

DNV validates Hanwha Ocean’s LNG fuel tank innovation with AiP for 16,000 TEU containership design

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for its newly developed high-pressure Type B LNG fuel tank for 16,000 TEU containerships, announced at Gastech 2025. The design increases the vapor pressure limit from 0.7 bar … Read the full press release

FL Technics Becomes Honeywell Channel Partner to Deliver OEM-Certified Engines and APUs

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, part of Avia Solutions Group, has been appointed an official Honeywell channel partner for business and general aviation. The collaboration empowers FL Technics’ MRO centers to supply, install, and support Honeywell engines and APUs under a … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Leads Globally in Driver Safety Recognition as Thousands Achieve GreenRoad Fleet Elite Status

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has once again led the global rankings in GreenRoad’s Fleet Elite safety and efficiency programme, with 4,602 of its UK bus drivers achieving Fleet Elite status in 2024—the highest of any organisation worldwide. Nearly 700 drivers received … Read the full press release

Safran Elevates Rafale Capabilities with New M88 T-REX Engine Delivering 20% More Thrust

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines has introduced the M88 T-REX at the Paris Air Show—an advanced upgrade to the M88 powerplant that raises afterburning thrust to nine metric tons, a 20 percent increase. The enhancements comprise a higher-capacity low-pressure compressor, … Read the full press release

Hanseatic Global Terminals and Kalmar Partner to Enhance Operations at Port of Le Havre with 14 Hybrid Straddle Carriers

(IN BRIEF) Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has signed an agreement with Kalmar to supply 14 hybrid straddle carriers to Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires Le Havre (CNMP LH) at the Port of Le Havre. This marks the first major investment … Read the full press release

Airbus Completes First Set of Wings for A350 Freighter, Marking a Milestone in Air Cargo Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has completed the first set of wings for the A350 freighter (A350F) at its Broughton site, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s most advanced freighter aircraft. These wings are designed similarly to the … Read the full press release

Kawczyński Logistics Adds 75 New Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin Trucks to Fleet for Improved Efficiency and Safety

(IN BRIEF) Kawczyński Logistics has expanded its fleet with 75 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin 1848 LS trucks, delivered by Sobiesław Zasada Automotive. The new vehicles, which replace older models, are designed for long-distance transport, offering advanced safety features and … Read the full press release

Scania Expands Powertrain Portfolio with the Launch of the Super 11 Engine, Offering Enhanced Efficiency and Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the Super 11 engine, a new addition to its Super powertrain portfolio, designed for energy-efficient and weight-sensitive transport operations. The Super 11 is 85 kg lighter than the Super 13 and delivers up to 7% … Read the full press release

SFC Energy and Polaris Collaborate to Provide Covert, Energy Autonomous Solutions for Military Vehicles with EMILY 3000 Fuel Cell

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has announced a collaboration with Polaris Government and Defense to integrate its EMILY 3000 fuel cell technology into Polaris’ MRZR tactical vehicles. This solution, tailored for NATO and allied forces, enhances mission flexibility by providing a … Read the full press release

Green Financing Fuels Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Container Vessels for Sustainable Shipping

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 35 million in financing for the construction of two environmentally friendly, 1,200 TEU container feeder ships for Langh Ship, a Finnish shipping company. The ships are equipped with a highly efficient two-stroke, slow-speed … Read the full press release

EASA Certifies Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney Engines, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. This milestone follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered variant in July 2024 and … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 Tires for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety in Long-Distance Haulage

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its new Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 tires designed for the commercial vehicle industry. These tires feature the innovative vec2Sil silica compound, which reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel and energy efficiency, while also offering … Read the full press release

New LNG carrier for Knutsen OAS will use an integrated propulsion and cargo handling solution from Wärtsilä

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — New 30,000 cbm LNG vessel will rely on integrated propulsion and cargo handling solution from Wärtsilä. The effective interfacing between the vessel’s propulsion, onboard auxiliary power generation, and cargo control processes will be … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Balance Sustainability Report: reduced fuel consumption and new efficiency record

Balance Sustainability Report published today • New efficiency record: specific fuel consumption of 4.06 litres • Further progress in active noise prevention • Balance also available for the first time as an attractive “E-paper” 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The edition of … Read the full press release