Busek Ships First LEO to GEO Capable Electric Propulsion System
Design Demonstrated One Million Newton-Seconds in NASA-Led Test NATICK, Mass., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Busek confirmed shipment of its first flight BHT-600 Hall effect thruster system, a modular propulsion unit with the capability of raising small satellites from low earth orbit (LEO) to geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and beyond. Hall thrusters are one form of highly efficient spacecraft...
Read More »Busek Ships First LEO to GEO Capable Electric Propulsion System
Design Demonstrated One Million Newton-Seconds in NASA-Led Test NATICK, Mass., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Busek confirmed shipment of its first flight BHT-600 Hall effect thruster system, a modular propulsion unit with the capability of raising small satellites from low earth orbit (LEO) to geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and beyond. Hall thrusters are one form of highly efficient spacecraft...
Read More »New D6 Propulsion System Available with Hydraulic Clutch for Silent and Smooth Shifting
D6-440 DPI includes engine management system, fuel injection system, turbocharger and supercharger. Enables slipping at low speeds, resulting in maneuverability and high comfort at low boat speeds. Designed for anti-piracy operations, border control, intelligence gathering, maritime security and force protection missions.
Read More »New D6 Propulsion System Available with Hydraulic Clutch for Silent and Smooth Shifting
D6-440 DPI includes engine management system, fuel injection system, turbocharger and supercharger. Enables slipping at low speeds, resulting in maneuverability and high comfort at low boat speeds. Designed for anti-piracy operations, border control, intelligence gathering, maritime security and force protection missions.
Read More »Vertical Integration vs. Outsourcing
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Read More »New Volvo Penta D4 and D6 Marine Propulsion Packages Provided with Helm-to-Prop Update
Available in three Volvo Penta IPS, Inboard and Aquamatic sterndrive variants. These engines are more fuel efficient – between 0.5% to 7.0% (in E5 cycle) and delivers output of 150 to 480 hp. The 3.7 L D4 and 5.5 L D6 offer Volvo Penta’s unique marine torque for maximum power is transfer.
Read More »New Volvo Penta D4 and D6 Marine Propulsion Packages Provided with Helm-to-Prop Update
Available in three Volvo Penta IPS, Inboard and Aquamatic sterndrive variants. These engines are more fuel efficient – between 0.5% to 7.0% (in E5 cycle) and delivers output of 150 to 480 hp. The 3.7 L D4 and 5.5 L D6 offer Volvo Penta’s unique marine torque for maximum power is transfer.
Read More »Leading the Charge: ElectriCity Ferry Prototype Puts Volvo Penta to the Test
As part of Gothenburg’s ElectriCity project, Volvo Penta has partnered with ferry operator, Styrsöbolaget, to introduce electric propulsion to an existing ferry. Before this can become a reality, the company has fitted the electric technology into its own test boat and now begins a period of evaluation. This ambitious plan is part of the pioneering ElectriCity project – a collaboration...
Read More »Leading the Charge: ElectriCity Ferry Prototype Puts Volvo Penta to the Test
As part of Gothenburg’s ElectriCity project, Volvo Penta has partnered with ferry operator, Styrsöbolaget, to introduce electric propulsion to an existing ferry. Before this can become a reality, the company has fitted the electric technology into its own test boat and now begins a period of evaluation. This ambitious plan is part of the pioneering ElectriCity project – a collaboration...
Read More »Environmentally-friendly, Economical, Reliable and Simple: Parallel Hybrid Propulsion Offers Nothing But Advantages.
Environmentally-friendly, economical, reliable and simple: parallel hybrid propulsion offers nothing but advantages. Electric propulsion generates no emissions and is extremely user-friendly: the vessels that use it are silent, experience much lower levels of vibration and are easier to handle. Last but not least in terms of its advantages: parallel hybrid represents an attractive economic...
Read More »Environmentally-friendly, Economical, Reliable and Simple: Parallel Hybrid Propulsion Offers Nothing But Advantages.
Environmentally-friendly, economical, reliable and simple: parallel hybrid propulsion offers nothing but advantages. Electric propulsion generates no emissions and is extremely user-friendly: the vessels that use it are silent, experience much lower levels of vibration and are easier to handle. Last but not least in terms of its advantages: parallel hybrid represents an attractive economic...
Read More »SpillVak Absorbs Up to 6X More Fluid Than Rock- and Clay-based Absorbents
Are you struggling to find an absorbent that doesn't result in at least some leaching? SpillVak outperforms all rock and clay-based materials. Check out our video to learn more.
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