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What led to a push away from fossil fuels in the evolution of marine engines?
What led to a push away from fossil fuels in the evolution of marine engines?
- Environmental advocacy and LNG adoption (correct)
- EEDI targets for CO2 emission reduction
- Technical limitations of CO2 phase-out
- Global availability of oil
What is the goal of the MEPC strategy by 2050?
What is the goal of the MEPC strategy by 2050?
- Elimination of GHG emissions this century
- 50% GHG reduction (correct)
- 30-50% CO2 emission reduction
- Full extraction of CO2 from exhausts
What is the benefit of using second-generation biofuels in marine applications?
What is the benefit of using second-generation biofuels in marine applications?
- Temporary shift to less carbon-intensive fuels
- Suitable for non-arable lands
- Derived from food sources
- From non-food crops, better for marine use (correct)
What is the concern regarding the storage of biofuels?
What is the concern regarding the storage of biofuels?
What is the purpose of the ISO 8217 standards?
What is the purpose of the ISO 8217 standards?
What is the role of biofuels in reducing GHG emissions?
What is the role of biofuels in reducing GHG emissions?
What is the challenge faced by sector trials of biofuels?
What is the challenge faced by sector trials of biofuels?
What is the target of the EEDI initiative?
What is the target of the EEDI initiative?
What was the primary factor that led to diesel engines being designed for oil?
What was the primary factor that led to diesel engines being designed for oil?
What is the current limitation in achieving a full CO2 phase-out?
What is the current limitation in achieving a full CO2 phase-out?
Which generation of biofuels is derived from food sources?
Which generation of biofuels is derived from food sources?
What is the benefit of using LNG as a cleaner fuel?
What is the benefit of using LNG as a cleaner fuel?
What is the primary challenge in scaling up the use of biofuels?
What is the primary challenge in scaling up the use of biofuels?
What is the purpose of the EEDI initiative?
What is the purpose of the EEDI initiative?
What is a potential limitation of using first-generation biofuels in marine applications?
What is a potential limitation of using first-generation biofuels in marine applications?
