Electric Boats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

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.