Electric Boats

New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform

New solar electric catamaran to be based on Volkswagen MEB platform

Austrian boat maker Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen’s Cupra to develop solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix.
“Profound model shift”: Tesla surges on stunning “internet-of-cars” valuation

“Profound model shift”: Tesla surges on stunning “internet-of-cars” valuation

Tesla shares surge on Monday after a stunning upgrade by Morgan Stanley, which valued Tesla as a subscription or “internet-of-cars” model for the first time.
One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics

One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics

Tesla is now one week into its FSD beta program. Has it been a disaster, as some feared?
UK’s first electric ferry, using old Nissan Leaf batteries, launched in Plymouth

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.
Swedish consortium unveils mammoth wind-powered car carrier

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.
Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”

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.”
Tesla and SpaceX engineering chief has electrified his yacht

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.
Japan to build world’s first all-electric tanker equipped with li-ion batteries

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.