Electric Boats Archives

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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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