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Hysata Ramps Up Toward Commercial Production of Electrolysers in Australia 

Armed with its technology for efficient electrolysis and backed by a war chest of startup funding, Australian electrolyzer company Hysata is moving ahead with plans to scale up to commercial production in 2025. The progress comes amidst fresh recognition for the company as a significant new venture that is rapidly expanding at its new 8,000 square meter headquarters and manufacturing facility at Port Kembia, a suburb of Wollongong on the coast in New South Wales south of Sydney. […]

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Candela’s e-Power Hydrofoil Shuttle Takes to the Waterways of Sweden 

Powered by two specially designed permanent-magnet motors and drive that operate underwater, a new commercial e-hydrofoil will soon be taking to the waters offshore Stockholm to ferry 30 people at a time at record-breaking speed and tranquility. A recent maiden voyage, aptly called a flight, saw the craft hitting its airborne take-off speed of 16 knots and quickly reaching its designed top speed of 30 knots within 16 seconds.  […]

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Rotor Sails Bring Windpower Propulsion Back to Maritime Vessels 

Adapting a century-old concept to modern technology and green energy demands, Finnish company Norsepower is bringing its novel rotor sails onboard a variety of marine vessels to help propel them through ocean waters. The company recently scored a number of contracts to place its auxiliary wind propulsion systems with leading fleet operators as demand mounts for greener shipping in the world’s seas. Separately, a Korean research group is investigating the use of magnetically levitated bearings to adapt rotor sails for use in coastal waters where wind is more variable.  […]