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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Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.
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.
“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."
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.
“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.
World’s biggest all electric ferry to begin ocean trials in Australian waters in May
The world's biggest all electric ferry - being built in Australia - will conduct its first ocean trials next month before being shipped to South America atop another vessel at the end of this year.
Porsche and Frauscher unveil electric sports boat – yours for nearly a million dollars
German sportscar manufacturer unveils electric speedboat backed by the power from the Porsche Macan drive unit and battery.
The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it?
The world's biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships.
Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026
Sydney Harbour ferries are to go fully electric in the next decade, with the first likely to appear on the Parramatta River service in 2026.
Electric Candela hydrofoil boat sets world record by crossing Baltic Sea
“We actually had range anxiety, but not for the Candela.” Electric hydrofoil boat crosses the Baltic Sea, accompanied by a conventional chase boat that had to be refuelled.