Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

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World’s largest battery-electric ship starts harbour trials in Australia

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania celebrated another milestone moment last week, with the beginning of harbour trials in the River Derwent for the world’s largest battery-electric ship.

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“Remarkable:” World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up for first time in Australia

Australian-built battery electric ferry - the world's largest - powers up for the first time with a battery array four times bigger than any other ship.

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UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions ferry sets sail on the Thames

The UK's first fully electric ferry has begun services across the Thames in London, with room for 150 people and 100 bicycles.

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Australian shipbuilder gets order for third large battery electric ferry for Denmark

Australia's biggest shipbuilder receives order for third large electric ferry for Denmark in what it describes as “world largest electrification project at sea.”

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New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells

The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.

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First of four enormous battery “rooms” energised aboard world’s largest e-ferry

The Tasmania-built electric ferry will have a 40 MWh, 250 tonne battery, housed across four "battery rooms" deep inside the ship.

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Australian city lodges plans for electric ferry terminal and high voltage charging on docks

Plans unveiled for a new ferry terminal with docking for five electric ferries, along with facilities for high voltage charging.

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“Turning point” for shipping: Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Denmark

Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and "redefine what is possible at sea."

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Inland cargo vessel to be first in world to use solar power directly for propulsion

An array of panels will be used to directly power an inland cargo vessel's propulsion systems, allowing a diesel generator to be switched off and even "solar sailing" when travelling downstream.

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“This ship changes the game:” World’s largest all-electric ferry launches in Tasmania

World's largest 100% battery electric ship launches at shipyard in Hobart, headed for service ferrying passengers and vehicles between Argentina and Uruguay.

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