Tag: Caterpillar

All aboard the e-methanol express: Scandlines teams up with Caterpillar

All aboard the e-methanol express: Scandlines teams up with Caterpillar

December 5, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Danish ferry operator Scandlines announced a partnership with engine manufacturer Caterpillar Motoren to explore converting diesel-powered engines to run on e-methanol, targeting emission cuts of up to 95% on its Rostock-Gedser hybrid ferry route. The memorandum of understanding will see Caterpillar testing an e-methanol-capable engine in its workshop in […]

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Vale and Caterpillar to test BEVs and ethanol-powered trucks

Vale and Caterpillar to test BEVs and ethanol-powered trucks

May 1, 2024 |

In Brazil, Vale and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric large trucks and energy transfer systems, as well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The aim is to support Vale in achieving its goals of reducing scope 1 and 2 (direct and indirect) carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and zeroing its […]

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