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.

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.

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Austal to build wind-powered cargo trimaran that will ditch diesel on trans Atlantic routes

Austal to build wind-powered cargo trimarans that will achieve a 99 per cent cut in emissions for transport to secondary ports.

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First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

Australian company says the first locally made electric hydrofoil boat will revolutionise the way people view boating.

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Echandia to electrify two big ferries in Europe in largest order to date

Swedish marine electrification specialist Echandia to deliver battery systems and electric conversion of roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries for a Northern European ferry operator.

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Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.

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Aussie start-up unveils battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar

An Australian company has unveiled a new battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar, and plans to install a charging network in the country's marinas.

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Electric Boats

Electric boats now make up 2.5 pct of all leisure boats on German lakes and rivers

Proportion of electric boats used for recreation is now estimated at 2.5 percent of the total, compared to less than one percent three years ago.

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Electric Boats

Electric foil boats: Cheaper, faster, cleaner than diesel, says sailing gold medallist

Australia could cut emissions, save costs and boost maritime travel if more transport firms and governments embraced battery-powered boats, an Olympic gold medal-winning sailor says.

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Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Three luxury electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia due to a software error that could leave drivers without power.

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Electric Boats

Candela destroys world record for longest 24-hour electric boat journey

Candela electric hydrofoiling boat destroying world record for the longest distance driven by an electric boat in a 24-hour period, and at a fraction of the cost of fossil fuel boats.

Electric Boats