Electric Boats

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

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.
World’s largest battery electric ship is being built in Australia

World’s largest battery electric ship is being built in Australia

Incat Tasmania says it is building world’s largest lightweight battery electric ship – with a 40MWh battery – for a customer in South America.
New rules introduced to boost reliability of public EV fast chargers

New rules introduced to boost reliability of public EV fast chargers

One government has released draft legislation designed to improve the consumer experience at public charge points. What can Australia learn from it?