Electric Boats Archives

Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

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 increases price of Full Self Driving package in Australia

Tesla lifts price of Full Self Driving package in Australia from $A8,500 to $A10,100 - but what does this mean for the price of a standard Model 3?

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Tesla Model 3 remains global EV leader despite huge drop in sales

Tesla keeps title of global leader in electric vehicle sales in April, despite 75% drop from March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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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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