Yanmar Power Technology has received an Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. Designed as a next-gen marine power source, it features an innovative design for easy installation on various vessels, supports parallel unit connections, and offers flexible hydrogen module configurations to meet diverse power needs.
Yanmar Agri Co., Ltd. has developed deep-planting cultivation technology to improve sugarcane productivity while minimizing environmental impact. This technology was created in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Following successful research, Yanmar Agri is now launching full-scale sales of related products.
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of CLAAS India Private Limited through its group company, Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions Private Limited, and has changed the company name to Yanmar Agricultural Machinery India Private Limited (YAMIN) effective November 20, 2024.
YANMAR Marine International is delighted to announce that its groundbreaking E-Saildrive SDe series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the Propulsion & Dynamics and Environmental categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in marine propulsion.
Yanmar Holdings has launched the YANMAR PRODUCT VISION, a next-generation design framework based on "Intrinsic Design," emphasizing core functionality and purpose. YPV will guide future design goals, integrating with Yanmar's expertise to create a unified platform across its products, from agricultural machinery and construction equipment to boats and services.
Yanmar Power Technology, a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a rated output of approximately 500kW. This trial was conducted as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment.
Yanmar R&D Europe recently participated in an event organized by the International Biochar Initiative (IBI), connecting with global leaders to discuss innovative biochar technologies. From October 16 to 18, participants toured biochar project applications in the vineyards and olive groves of Italy’s Chianti region, showcasing the positive impact of these sustainable practices.
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has appointed Masuo Ueda as the executive producer for its original animation, Miru1, set to air in Japan in early 2025. The official title of the anime is “未ル (Miru): Paths To My Future”, and it will be broadcast as a five-episode series. Details about a global release will be announced once confirmed.
Yanmar and Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Amogy’s advanced ammonia-cracking technology into Yanmar’s hydrogen internal combustion engine. This collaboration seeks to pioneer a solution for decarbonizing marine power generation.
Eleo, a Yanmar company, unveils its new range of battery packs, specifically designed for off-highway applications. The technology is tailored to the specific requirements of low-volume, high-diversity off-highway vehicles and equipment. All battery packs are tested to withstand the dust, shock, vibration, and water that off-highway vehicles and equipment must face.
Researchers at Yanmar R&D Europe have paired an efficient Yanmar combined heat and power (CHP) generator with advanced gasifier technology to deliver a solution that solves the challenge of farm waste. Farmers simply feed woody farm waste in one end, to produce power, heat, and useful farm products. The whole system is portable and fits neatly in two standard sized shipping containers.
La “Farm Circular Solution” (FCS, Azienda Agricola Circolare) di Yanmar è una soluzione containerizzata che converte rifiuti agricoli in energia e altri prodotti utili in agricoltura. Creando un ciclo sostenibile, il progetto riduce i rifiuti non smaltibili e contribuisce a un'agricoltura più rispettosa dell'ambiente.
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Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd. (Yanmar AG), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has revealed its e-X1 concept, an electric drive compact electric agricultural machine designed to achieve zero emissions in agriculture. The machine can accommodate various implements such as rotary tillers and grass cutters at the front and rear, enabling tasks like weeding, snow removal, and cultivating.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has achieved a significant milestone as the first company in Japan* to receive the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its "Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System" from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), a prominent Japanese maritime association.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment. The engine utilizes hydrogen as a fuel, emitting no CO2 during combustion.
Yanmar Holdings has unveiled a prototype of a cutting-edge electric work machine with advanced force control at Japan's Construction DX Challenge 2023. Developed in collaboration with JAXA's Space Exploration Innovation Hub Center, the large Series Elastic Actuator, was part of a prototype for the next-generation work machine under the Moonshot Research and Development Program.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd, has made its first delivery of its newly commercialized maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, introduced in August 2023. This system was supplied to the passenger ship HANARIA, operated by MOTENA-Sea, a company backed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and other investors.
Yanmar has successfully commercialized a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system to achieve decarbonization of the maritime industry. The company plans to propose the installation of this system on various ships, including passenger ships, work ships, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas where hydrogen refueling is relatively accessible.
Yanmar's new smart vineyard robot, the YV01, is now in full production and available for the champagne and wine market in France. With a suite of advanced technology, the spraying robot is fully autonomous. It relieves wine growers of labor-intensive work in vineyards and improves productivity, profitability and safety. The vineyard robot will be sold and serviced by Yanmar Vineyard Solutions SAS.
Promoting Development of Technology to Reduce Methane Slip on LNG-fueled Vessels Toward Further Reducing Environmental Impact
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and Yanmar Power Technologies Co. (YPT), have received Approval in Principle for the Methane Oxidation Catalyst System (Note 1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). The system reduces methane slip by placing a me