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.

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World’s largest fully electric container ship begins commercial operations

World’s largest purely electric container ship has officially begun commercial operations, powered by 19 megawatt-hour batteries and with an aerodynamic bow to reduce drag.

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German shipbuilder unveils concept for 80,000 tonne battery electric cruise ship

German shipbuilder says massive fully electric cruise ship would require no funnels, and create space for an additional sun deck with uninterrupted views.

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Australia’s first electric hydrofoil boats to be rolled out on Tasmania’s Derwent River

The Derwent River in Tasmania will soon play host to Australia’s first network of electric hydrofoil boats.

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Candela secures €30m funding round to build second manufacturing facility

Candela has secured €30m in fresh funding to expand production of its electric hydrofoil ferries, as global demand continues to grow.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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