Electric Boats

Tour operator places order for “world’s most efficient” battery-powered ferries

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

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

“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.
UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions ferry sets sail on the Thames

UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions ferry sets sail on the Thames

The UK’s first fully electric ferry has begun services across the Thames in London, with room for 150 people and 100 bicycles.
Australian shipbuilder gets order for third large battery electric ferry for Denmark

Australian shipbuilder gets order for third large battery electric ferry for Denmark

Australia’s biggest shipbuilder receives order for third large electric ferry for Denmark in what it describes as “world largest electrification project at sea.”
New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells

New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells

The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.
First of four enormous battery “rooms” energised aboard world’s largest e-ferry

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.
Australian city lodges plans for electric ferry terminal and high voltage charging on docks

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.