New BlueNav propeller design makes a ‘whale’ of a difference
Using the science of biomimetic design, the new Whale Design BlueNav propeller uses learning from studying the flippers and fins
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Yamaha buys Torqeedo
This is all the information available at the moment NEWS RELEASE DEUTZ sells Torqeedo to strategic investor Yamaha Motor Co.,
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Molabo 48V electric inboard makes catamaran debut on ‘Earthling’
The first catamaran featuring the Molabo 48V inboard electric is on the water and attracting admiring onlookers in Auckland, New
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Torqeedo integrating hydrogen fuel cell with Deep Blue system
Torqeedo today announced a collaboration with Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH to integrate hydrogen fuel cell charging into Torqeedo’s existing
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Retractable electric motor simplifies hybrid boat conversion
The BlueNav Bluespin system is a fast and simple solution for hybrid boat conversion. A retractable electric motor, easily adapted
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This new high speed ferry is an electric hydrofoil catamaran
Green City Ferries of Stockholm unveils zero emission ferry – high-speed electric hydrofoil catamaran powered by batteries and/or hydrogen fuel
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METSTRADE Boat Show electric exhibitor guide
The METSTRADE marine trade show is on in Amsterdam today through Thursday and as interest in electric propulsion keeps growing
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World’s busiest ferry systems going electric hybrid
Good news from the west coast of North America where the world’s second and fourth busiest ferry services – in
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New battery-hydrogen tugboat for Japanese ports
An electric tugboat with towing power of 50 tons driven by a combination battery – hydrogen fuel cell system has
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Electric ships make Canada’s national news
The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), which is Canada’s national broadcaster in both television and radio (similar to the BBC in
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Results: Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge
UPDATE: FINAL RESULTS from Saturday July 6: Slalom Boats competed in a 2 timed run on a slalom race course
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Batteries powering new cruise ship AND e-ferry
July 2019 is quite the month for advances in battery powered large vessels. The MS Roald Amundsen arctic cruise ship
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Electric news from the Venice Boat Show
Kevin Desmond of Electrify Venice and VeniceAgenda 2028 (more about VA2028 at the bottom of this article) has given an
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New directories: electric boats/motors/accessories
As part of our goal to be the most complete source of information about electric boats and boating, Plugboats has
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Europe’s new battery/hybrid river cruise boat
What better way to enjoy the quiet odour free experience of an electric boat than while cruising the inland waters
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Solar docks have ‘batteries included’
‘Luxury is the mother of invention’ may not be a common phrase, but it was the impetus for Anthony Baro
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Launch of world’s 1st hybrid pilot boat for London
The world’s first hybrid boat for piloting large ships into port has been launched for testing and should soon be
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Energy Observer’s new wingsails a success
Energy Observer, the hydrogen-powered zero-emission research vessel, tested a new ‘wind power thruster’ during its trip from Amsterdam to Hamburg
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World’s 1st electric harbour skimmer for Oslo
Norway – with the help of Canada – continues to be a leader in the electrification of commercial boats. Now
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