Tag Archives: fuel savings

DNV Explores the Growing Role of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems in Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s new whitepaper examines the growing interest in wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) and their increasing adoption across the shipping industry. The paper explores how WAPS contribute to fuel savings, reduce emissions, and help meet maritime regulations. It also … Read the full press release

Voith’s DIWA NXT Transmission Revolutionizes Bus Operations with Fuel Savings and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Voith’s DIWA NXT automatic transmission system is gaining popularity among bus operators, particularly for intercity and regional routes. This system, which includes the company’s first mild hybrid transmission, helps reduce fuel consumption by up to 16%, especially on … Read the full press release

China Eastern Airlines First in China to benefit from more fuel savings with Sharklets-equipped Airbus A320

Blagnac, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — China’s largest operator of Airbus aircraft, China Eastern Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices, becoming China’s first carrier to do so. The aircraft is also the first … Read the full press release

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, takes its first Sharklet equipped A320

First in the region to benefit from more fuel savings Blagnac, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Airbus’ Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The airline becomes the first … Read the full press release

ABB, Wärtsilä won major contract to upgrade a series of power plants in Brazil

Baden, Switzerland, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB’s Turbocharging business unit received a major order to upgrade a series of power plants within the context of its business collaboration with Wärtsilä. The order is the first of three, which together will amount … Read the full press release