Eco Factor: Hybrid car carrier uses solar energy for low emissions.
Sanyo has announced that the company will participate in R&D of a hybrid car carrier that uses natural energy. The car carrier will be developed by Sanyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd and Mitsui O.S.K Lines Ltd. The hybrid ship is scheduled for completion in 2012.
The low-emission car carrier will be equipped with Sanyo’s solar panels that generate up to 200KW of power, which will be stored in a lithium-ion battery pack supplying electricity at 3000KW/h. The system is hybrid with the diesel generators commonly used and supplies renewable electrical power when at harbors.
Via: GreenPacks
