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INSIGHTS drastically in size as regulation and the lack of a ‘Primary “We see energy storage as the solution’ has driven more to look at the aftermarket sys- tems. Both options have their merits and problems and path forward as it is essential there is a best choice for every application.

to introducing alternative

What’s the most viable alternative fuel (beyond LNG)?

Why and how likely is it to be adopted in the near term?

If we look at the transit and automotive sectors, there energy sources; whether fuel has been varying interest in fuel cells, probably caused by volatile and now historically low fuel prices. Hydrogen fuel cell, wind power or solar. cells, made more relevant by an increase in electric pow- ertrain technology, are unique in that, when the hydrogen

You can’t turn these energy is generated using solar or other alternative energy source, they are truly emission free. Fuel cells have become small- sources on and off like a er and more cost effective as they are produced in higher numbers for transit applications. The Maritime industry combustion engine.” historically adopted energy reduction and conservation as a means to reduce emissions and meet environmental compliance. We see energy storage as the path forward as

Tier “beaters” – the practice of using multiple smaller it is essential to introducing alternative energy sources; engines to produce the desired power but staying under whether fuel cell, wind power or solar. You can’t turn these the HP of a higher tier engine has been described as energy sources on and off like a combustion engine. Bun- good design. What are your thoughts on this practice?

kering and fuel handling are also issues – we will likely

In our opinion – taking into account speci