Japanese giants partner to build world first zero-emissions tanker
Four Japanese companies announce plans to develop world’s first zero-emissions tanker by mid-2021 in effort to promote greater use of electrically powered marine transport.Â
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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.
World first: Port of Auckland inks deal to buy first electric tugboat
New Zealand's largest port signs contract with Dutch shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate Damen Shipyards to buy world’s first full-sized, fully electric port tugboat.
All-electric vessels are shuttling tourists out to Niagara Falls
Zero emissions boats are now taking tourists out to see one of the world's greatest wonders.
Remote-controlled electric ferry trialled in Finland
In world first trial, remote controlled passenger ferry navigates across Helsinki port using electric propulsion system.
Winds of change: How an electric clipper could transform ocean cargo fleet
We started with small sailing boats, moved on to solar electric ferries, and now we want to transport containers without trashing the place, powering our cargo boats with sun and wind.