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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.

Software billionaire urges Australia to follow Norway’s lead and switch to electric ferries

The Bastø Electric ferry. (Credit: Bastø Fosen).

Software billionaire urges Australia - and Sydney Harbour - to follow Norway after the launch of one of the world's largest all-electric ferries.

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Electric ferry wins Europe solar prize for e-mobility

A Danish electric ferry named Ellen wins European Solar Price 2020 Award for transport and mobility.

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New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform

Austrian boat maker Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen's Cupra to develop solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix.

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“Profound model shift”: Tesla surges on stunning “internet-of-cars” valuation

Tesla shares surge on Monday after a stunning upgrade by Morgan Stanley, which valued Tesla as a subscription or "internet-of-cars" model for the first time.

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One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics

Tesla is now one week into its FSD beta program. Has it been a disaster, as some feared?

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UK’s first electric ferry, using old Nissan Leaf batteries, launched in Plymouth

UK’s first sea-going electric ferry, e-Voyager, is launched in Plymouth to begin series of trials using re-purposed Nissan Leaf electric car batteries.

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