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Dave Adams

Dave focuses on promoting Wärtsilä's marine products on the west coast of North America. With over 30 years in aviation and maritime high-tech markets, he specializes in maritime power, propulsion and control technologies. Dave also played a key role in supplying hybrid and electrical systems for passenger vessels. He holds a BSc in physics.

Presentation

The role of hybrids on the path to decarbonization

When evaluating vessel hybridization, it's essential to begin by examining three primary pathways to vessel decarbonization: reducing energy demand through vessel optimization, transforming energy with greater efficiency with hybridization or electrification, and adopting the use of alternative energy sources such as green fuels.