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 by Ryan Maass London (UPI) Mar 13, 2017
The U.K. Royal Navy is set to receive a new fleet of all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vans to support transport operations at Portsmouth Naval Base. Once delivered, the 48 vans will be used to transfer stores, engineering and load-lifting equipment from warehouses within the naval base. U.K. defense officials say the purchase supports the ministry's stated initiative to support green energy. "I am very pleased to welcome the addition of these 48 electrical cars to our fleet in the naval base," Portsmouth Naval Base commander Commodore Jeremy Ribgy said in a press release. "It's great for the Royal Navy, great for Portsmouth and great for the environment." BAE Systems estimates the addition of the all-electric vehicles will reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the base by roughly 40 percent in addition to saving approximately $440,000 in fuel costs over a two-year period. "We have worked closely with Lex Autolease and Nissan to introduce this new fleet that makes a significant reduction to carbon dioxide emissions and respects ours customer's need for value for money," BAE Systems Integrated Delivery Director Ian Anderton explained. "Replacing nearly half of the transport fleet at the naval base reiterates the company's commitment to creating more energy efficient ways of working and adopting the latest technologies." The contract also included the delivery of 59 standard diesel vehicles, which will also be used for transporting materials throughout the base.
Cotecmar begins construction for Honduran logistics shipCartagena, Colombia (UPI) Mar 7, 2017 Colombian shipbuilder Cotecmar marked the start of construction of a BAL-C logistics support and cargo ship for Honduras with a keel-cutting ceremony. The event was held at the company's facility at the Mamonal industral complex in Cartenga, Colombia. Several Honduran and Colombian defense officials were in attendance. Cotecmar says the new vessel will provide new technological c ... read more Related Links Naval Warfare in the 21st Century 
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