Incat Tasmania teams with ABB on hybrid electric “fast ferry”
The two companies will evaluate the suitability Incat's catamaran ferry for operating in hybrid modes, as well as a potential full battery operation.
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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.
Electrification could save Sydney’s ferries in NSW clean transport strategy
New and retrofitted electric ferries, and multimodal roads with streamlined user fees, are being sounded out by the NSW state government.
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Video: Rivian electric ute wades through lap pool
Rivian demonstrated wading ability of its R1T and R1S, but is outdone by boat owners at their local ramp.
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“EVs on water:” Polestar to supply batteries for Candela’s hydrofoil electric boats
EV maker Polestar to supply batteries and charging systems to Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company, Candela.
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Stockholm’s “flying” electric water taxis to offer quicker, quieter and cheaper transport
Stockholm to trial Candela's "flying" electric water taxis - a quicker, quieter and cheaper option for people to get around the city.
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Running ships on 100 pct green hydrogen adds “just cents” to freight costs, says study
New study debunks shipping industry claims that full decarbonisation of marine transport would result in exorbitant price hikes for consumers.
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Two electric fast ferries under construction for Auckland Harbour
NZ government provides funding to build two new electric fast ferries, to operate across Auckland Harbour by 2024.
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“We have built our last fossil fuelled ship”: Norwegian cruise line goes green
Norwegian cruise and ferry company announces plans to make Norwegian Coastal Express emission-free by 2030.
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No fossil fuels: First solar electric catamaran with wing sail goes into production
"A true solar boat:" Maltese electric boat maker Zen Yachts announces world’s first production of solar catamaran with no fossil fuel motors at all.
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Turnbulls make leap from hybrid to full battery electric, join waiting list for Tesla Model 3
Turnbulls finally make move from hybrid to full battery electric, some seven years after Malcolm's visit to Tesla factory in California.
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