Inside the giant battery system powering the world’s biggest electric ship
The scale of the world’s largest battery-electric ferry becomes apparent when you step inside one of the rooms housing its giant 40 megawatt-hour battery.
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Sydney Harbour expected to have its first electric ferry within two years
Sydney Harbour is expected to have its first electric ferry within two years - beginning a trial that will decide whether more electric ferries will join the fleet.
Plans unveiled to build Australia’s first electric passenger ferry
Brisbane based shipbuilder to partner with Volvo Penta to build Australia’s first 100 per cent electric drive passenger ferry, which is due to be commissioned by the end of the year.
World’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operations
World’s largest purely electric container ship has officially begun commercial operations, powered by 19 megawatt-hour batteries and with an aerodynamic bow to reduce drag.
German shipbuilder unveils concept for 80,000 tonne battery electric cruise ship
German shipbuilder says massive fully electric cruise ship would require no funnels, and create space for an additional sun deck with uninterrupted views.
Australia’s first electric hydrofoil boats to be rolled out on Tasmania’s Derwent River
The Derwent River in Tasmania will soon play host to Australia’s first network of electric hydrofoil boats.
Candela secures €30m funding round to build second manufacturing facility
Candela has secured €30m in fresh funding to expand production of its electric hydrofoil ferries, as global demand continues to grow.
Tour operator places order for “world’s most efficient” battery-powered ferries
Tourism company signs contracts to build two fully electric trimarans that will combine zero emissions, high speed and long range.
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.
“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.