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HYBRID DRIVES

A Quiet Revolution

All American Marine

BAE Systems’ HybriGen technology is creating a path to zero emissions. he rise in planet-warming greenhouse gases is driving as heating, air conditioning, lighting, navigation devices and a need for cleaner transportation on the ground, in deck equipment.

T the air and on the water. Leaders in the marine indus- How it works: BAE Systems’ hybrid technology harnesses try are taking note, and vessel operators are making the move reserve energy from main engines that are already running. to green power and propulsion systems. The system leverages a small generator and gearbox that at-

BAE Systems is creating a path to cleaner harbors and wa- taches to a PTO shaft on the front of the main engine to cre- terways with its HybriGen Power and Propulsion system. The ate electric power. This eliminates the need for a much larger system has three con?gurations to provide operators with op- gen-set which would normally provide this power and creates tions on their way to zero emissions. Each option not only added maintenance. cuts emissions, but creates a smoother ride for passengers and helps operators save on fuel and maintenance costs.

HybriGen Power and Propulsion

The HybriGen Power and Propulsion system can run free of emissions. Power needs can be fully sustained by the use of

HybriGen Power

For many operators, the HybriGen Power system is the battery energy storage. ?rst step to zero emissions. It reduces the workload of diesel It produces enough power for both the propulsion sys- engines and runs nearly maintenance free – reducing op- tem and auxiliary hotel loads. With two systems driven by erating costs, fuel use and emissions. The system provides one – it frees up space in the engine room and makes it electric power for the auxiliary hotel loads of a vessel such easier for operator installation. For vessels requiring more

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