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How a Microgrid Could Meet Your Power Needs
The use of microgrids have been commonplace in remote locations where connection to a central power grid is either impossible or cost prohibitive. But with the emergence of new technologies, a growing number of municipalities, communities and companies are turning to microgrids as either a supplement or alternative to receiving power from the grid. Today’s...Read More
New Marine Emission Standards Benefit Environment
The marine industry is well into the shift to the newest cap on sulphur oxide emissions on marine vessels. The International Marine Organization, which oversees emission regulations, estimates the new standard will reduce sulphur emissions in ships by 77 percent. The reduction is expected to produce significant health and environmental improvements, particularly for cities located...Read More
MTU Expands Pacific Power Group’s Territory
MTU has relied on our marine team to help it establish a significant foothold in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California with builders and users of yachts, ferries and workboats. MTU is now asking the marine division to do the same in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern California. The German-based engine builder expanded our...Read More
Mavrik Marine Selects MTU Engines for New Ferry
A newly designed fast ferry that will soon go into service in the San Francisco Bay Area will reshape the commute for thousands of residents, giving them a faster option. The 300-passenger fast ferry named Dorado is being built by Mavrik Marine Inc. of La Conner, Washington, and will be powered by a pair of...Read More
Gunderson Marine Utilizes Volvo Penta Engines to Meet Emission Standards
The newest articulated tank barge Gunderson Marine is building for Overseas Shipholding Group will be one of the first in the world to be dual certified as meeting EPA Tier 3 and IMO III emission standards. The barge is reaching this monumental milestone because of the Volvo Penta engines recommended by our marine team to...Read More
Volvo Penta Ups the Ante with New D4, D6 Propulsion Systems
Volvo Penta has taken the old adage “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” and thrown it out the window with the introduction of the new D4 and D6 propulsion systems. The completely redeveloped packages offer our customers increased performance and reliability with a lower cost of ownership. The new systems have already caught the...Read More