This startup is fuel-injecting hydrogen to make cargo ships more efficient | TechCrunch

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Newlight developed a hydrogen-injection retrofit that helps cargo ships cut fuel use and emissions without requiring a dry dock. The company says the system can be installed in under two weeks and has already completed a long commercial voyage with measured efficiency gains. Newlight raised a $9 million seed round from strategic and venture investors, including Lomar Shipping’s venture arm. The startup also says it has signed agreements for installation on 12 vessels and expects broader fleet rollouts next year.

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