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EST-Floattech will provide an Octopus High Energy battery system for a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel. The vessel’s hybrid power plant is being integrated by Siemens Energy, and the ship is under construction at Marco Polo Marine’s shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
According to Advanced Maritime Technology International, Siemens selects EST-Floattech battery system for Marco Polo Marine’s CSOV Plus. The source says a package of high energy Octopus modules from EST-Floattech will be supplied as the battery system for the vessel.
Polestar is expanding its public charging offer in Europe with two subscription tiers, Plus and Pro. The move adds discounted access at selected fast-charging networks for a monthly fee.
Kögel has introduced two semi-trailer variants aimed at improving payload: one optimized for electric tractors and one designed to reduce trailer weight. The changes are intended to support heavier e-trucks and increase available cargo capacity.