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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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.
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.
“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.
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?
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.
Swedish consortium unveils mammoth wind-powered car carrier
Swedish consortium unveils a modern-day sailing ship which will be capable of carrying 6-7,000 vehicles an feature sails 80 metres high.
Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”
Netherlands-based designer unveils 110-metre, solar-powered luxury yacht concept that aims to evolve from several hours “to unlimited, emission-free motoring."
Tesla and SpaceX engineering chief has electrified his yacht
"I work for Tesla; I know the benefits of electric power." Chief engineer explains how he electrified his yacht.
Japan to build world’s first all-electric tanker equipped with li-ion batteries
Japanese shipping company Asahi Tanker announces plans to build two “world first” zero-emission electric propulsion tankers powered solely by lithium-ion batteries.
Danish sustainable boat maker expands range and propulsion options
Danish boat maker Rand Boats expands electric boat line-up to five models, and increases propulsion options to 4-240kW.