Running ships on 100 pct green hydrogen adds “just cents” to freight costs, says study
New study debunks shipping industry claims that full decarbonisation of marine transport would result in exorbitant price hikes for consumers.
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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.
Two electric fast ferries under construction for Auckland Harbour
NZ government provides funding to build two new electric fast ferries, to operate across Auckland Harbour by 2024.
“We have built our last fossil fuelled ship”: Norwegian cruise line goes green
Norwegian cruise and ferry company announces plans to make Norwegian Coastal Express emission-free by 2030.
No fossil fuels: First solar electric catamaran with wing sail goes into production
"A true solar boat:" Maltese electric boat maker Zen Yachts announces world’s first production of solar catamaran with no fossil fuel motors at all.
Turnbulls make leap from hybrid to full battery electric, join waiting list for Tesla Model 3
Turnbulls finally make move from hybrid to full battery electric, some seven years after Malcolm's visit to Tesla factory in California.
Shipping giant Maersk ups order for green methanol-powered vessels
Danish shipping giant Maersk increases order for methanol-fuelled container vessels, and looks for sources of the renewably-produced fuel.
New electric hydrofoil ferry unveiled with 100 nautical miles range
New all-electric hydrofoiling ferry concept dubbed Electra boasts twice the speed and range of existing electric ferries.
Shhh, you’ll scare the fish: The quiet delights of electric boats
Those of us who have had to start a two stroke outboard (or lawnmower for that matter) will appreciate the easy push button start on an electric.
UK funds initiatives to charge electric boats using offshore wind
Offshore wind turbines could provide renewable electricity directly to electric boats and marine vessels in demonstration projects funded by UK.
BMW sales of full battery electric cars nearly treble in first half
BMW nearly trebles sales of fully electric cars in first half of 2021.