Using recreational boats that are simply taking up space for many months of the year to help back up the grid makes practical sense and provides a method to redirect leisure time to a productive asset for the grid. On the path to decarbonize at sea, Volvo Penta is employing … [continued]
New Zealand seems like the other side of the world, and is certainly a land and sea that many would love to explore. There is the timelessness of the water to experience, as well as the mountains and caves. Now, beginning at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Electric Hydrofoil Experience provides … [continued]
It was about two years ago when the Canadian electric boat manufacturer Voltari announced it had piloted one its Voltari 260 performance boats 91 miles on a single charge. The starting point was Florida and they ended in the Bahamas. The main point of the journey seemed to be demonstrating … [continued]
A press release is out on Candela’s new P-12 and how it has begun service as public transport on the waterways of Stockholm, Sweden. But before we get into that, I want you to close your eyes. Well, I mean, your inner eye, because I want you to keep reading … [continued]
Electric boats are a promising whisper-quiet choice as the marine industry advances toward a decarbonized future. Our cherished coastlines and bodies of water will benefit from the presence of silent ships and boats. The good news is that they are now making their way to a less serene area, the … [continued]
Electrifying boats is no small challenge, but thanks to years of consistent advancements in electric motors, onboard control systems paired with hydrofoil technology stemming from the America’s Cup racing series and more, the dream is coming closer to reality. One company pushing the envelope in that space is Navier Boats. … [continued]
Stockholm-based Candela Technology AB announced on September 6th 2024 the sale of a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry to charter cruises in Berlin. “Berlin is a city with a lot of water, but this is hardly used for transport. We want to open up waterways for fast, emission-free transport. We need … [continued]
The electric boat field is stretching into new territory as innovators like Sea Cheetah leverage the wing-in-ground effect to fly their vessels over water.
An electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 crossed the Baltic Sea about a week ago. The boat went from Stockholm to the Finnish autonomous region of Åland. As a stunning example of the low operational costs of electric boating and how much money could eventually be saved with a transition to electric … [continued]
Always growing, Evoy, an innovating leader in high-output electric propulsion systems, has just announced a collaboration with Axopar, the world-renowned Finnish adventure boat manufacturer, to establish the AX/E sub-brand of fully electric adventure boats. The AX/E series made its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, setting a new standard … [continued]
