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BAE Systems to Power University of Vermont Research Vessel with Emission-Reducing Electric Power and Propulsion System

BAE Systems was selected by Chart- portation in the water is an essential part the vessel and its auxiliary power needs well Marine to supply the electric hybrid of establishing cleaner waterways and such as heat, air conditioning, lighting, power and propulsion system for a new harbors in places where we live, work, and working deck gear. The electric- maritime research vessel for the Univer- and visit,” said Steve Trichka, vice pres- powered components not only provide sity of Vermont. As part of the contract, ident and general manager of Power & emission-reducing bene? ts to the envi-

BAE Systems will supply and integrate Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems. ronment, but also create a smooth ride the hybrid system, working with the “This proven and reliable technology for passengers and help operators save vessel’s builder, Derecktor Shipyard. will create a new and sustainable way on maintenance costs.

BAE Systems’ HybriGen Power and for the University of Vermont to conduct Those systems power more than

Propulsion system will help reduce both its critical research.” 13,000 transit buses around the globe, carbon emissions and the use of fuel by The fully integrated HybriGen Power including cities such as Boston, New the vessel, which will serve as a ? oat- and Propulsion system includes electric York, and San Francisco. ing classroom and lab for students of the motors, variable speed generators, bat- The new system leverages that core

Rubenstein School of Environment and tery-based energy storage system, and technology for the water with controls

Natural Resources conducting research vessel auxiliary power with shore pow- and components that have passed certi? - on Lake Champlain. er charging. The technology creates a cation and inspection by the U.S. Coast “Using green energy to power trans- clean form of power and propulsion for Guard.

BAE Systems will supply the elec- tric hybrid power and propulsion system for a new maritime research vessel for the Univer- sity of Vermont on Lake

Champlain.

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