Tag: electric mobility

After the catamaran projects Ocean Eco 90 and 60, and the Ocean Sail 82, Alva Yachts introduces a monohull fully electric yacht. Eco Cruise 50 has an original layout and some technical peculiarities. The path towards green mobility is irreversible, and although the yachting sector is always trailing behind (to…

After the catamaran projects Ocean Eco 90 and 60, and the Ocean Sail 82, Alva Yachts introduces a monohull fully electric yacht. Eco Cruise 50 has an original layout and…

The new model of electric catamaran by the Austrian builder Silent Yachts shares the modular electric drive matrix with VW, while the design is by car brand Cupra. We have seen several partnerships between automotive and marine sectors, sometimes just sharing badges (1990 Riva 32 Ferrari, for instance), sometimes exterior…

The new model of electric catamaran by the Austrian builder Silent Yachts shares the modular electric drive matrix with VW, while the design is by car brand Cupra. We have…

The German based manufacturer of electric yachts and floating solutions has signed contracts with environmentally conscious yachting dealers from across the world. Alva has seen strong interest from dealer partners in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and ASIA, with a particular relevance in North America. This is driven by incredibly…

The German based manufacturer of electric yachts and floating solutions has signed contracts with environmentally conscious yachting dealers from across the world. Alva has seen strong interest from dealer partners…

New renderings of the interiors show huge spaces ansd understated luxury. Ocean Eco 90 has been developed by Alva Yachts and HENN Design. You can see the renderings in our gallery on top of the page: plenty of images ofthe main saloon and the owner's apartment. Below is our article…

New renderings of the interiors show huge spaces ansd understated luxury. Ocean Eco 90 has been developed by Alva Yachts and HENN Design. You can see the renderings in our…

Michael Jost, former top manager in Volkswagen, joins the board of the Austrian electric catamarans' builder Silent Yachts. In January, Jochen Rudat from Tesla Europe was appointed as a consultant. We frequently talk about the analogies between automotive and boating sectors, normally with the latter chasing the former. Sometimes we…

Michael Jost, former top manager in Volkswagen, joins the board of the Austrian electric catamarans' builder Silent Yachts. In January, Jochen Rudat from Tesla Europe was appointed as a consultant.…

Three times the space, double the number of students: the i-Jet Innovation Lab of Brunswick Corporation grows to sustain the Company's ACES. Brunswick Corporation lately announced a major expansion of its i-Jet Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois to support an acceleration of the Company's Autonomy, Connectivity and Electrification…

Three times the space, double the number of students: the i-Jet Innovation Lab of Brunswick Corporation grows to sustain the Company's ACES. Brunswick Corporation lately announced a major expansion of…

Duriing the 2019 Electric Days the new Frauscher 740 Mirage Air has made its debut: the electric flagship by the Austrian yard is powered by Torqeedo. The Frauscher 740 Mirage Air is able to reach 27 knots (50 km/h). Most of the merit goes to the powerful Deep Blue electric…

Duriing the 2019 Electric Days the new Frauscher 740 Mirage Air has made its debut: the electric flagship by the Austrian yard is powered by Torqeedo. The Frauscher 740 Mirage…

Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot have completed their project of an electric catamaran: it's been introduced to the public of 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. So many talk green nowadays. Needless to say, it's definitely the most trending topic. Of course the nautic sector can't be immune, even more so considering that…

Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot have completed their project of an electric catamaran: it's been introduced to the public of 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. So many talk green nowadays. Needless to…

It's not spooky despite the name: Lowrance Ghost is a freshwater trolling motor made for anglers. The electric technology doesn't make a sound so it doesn't scare the fish. It is an engine made with only one purpose: fishing. So if you love freshwater trolling, it may be exactly what…

It's not spooky despite the name: Lowrance Ghost is a freshwater trolling motor made for anglers. The electric technology doesn't make a sound so it doesn't scare the fish. It…

Volvo Penta has announced that they are to complete a feasibility study together with ABB and Chalmers University of Technology to evaluate tech that can provide fast charging of electric vessels. I believe we don't need to stress once again the commitment of Volvo Penta to green boating. Not that…

Volvo Penta has announced that they are to complete a feasibility study together with ABB and Chalmers University of Technology to evaluate tech that can provide fast charging of electric…

Within their Glass Cockpit, Volvo Penta are developing an electric driver interface to ease the shift into electric boating. It's designed to make the electric boating experience as easy as possible. Volvo Penta is definitly spot on when talking of (at least) two topics: easy boating and electric propulsion. Combining…

Within their Glass Cockpit, Volvo Penta are developing an electric driver interface to ease the shift into electric boating. It's designed to make the electric boating experience as easy as…

It's been introduced in Genoa last year, but only static. Now RepowerE starts a tour on the water, to convince skeptics about its potential. From Liguria to Lake Garda, from Lake Varese to Trieste: the RepowerE tour has started in May and will finish in October. The Swiss company has…

It's been introduced in Genoa last year, but only static. Now RepowerE starts a tour on the water, to convince skeptics about its potential. From Liguria to Lake Garda, from…

Avon, part of the Zodiac Nautic group, was a pioneer in jet tenders. Now they want to be ahead of competitors by introducing the eJET 450 electric tender, with no combustion engine at all. The first preview was last year, but now it's a reality. Zodiac (and their brand Avon)…

Avon, part of the Zodiac Nautic group, was a pioneer in jet tenders. Now they want to be ahead of competitors by introducing the eJET 450 electric tender, with no…

Just a few weeks after setting the deadline to 2021 for electric mobility, Volvo Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept for its IPS propulsion system designed to enable zero emission running for marine vessels. We wrote about it on these pages: it was some days ago when we told you…

Just a few weeks after setting the deadline to 2021 for electric mobility, Volvo Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept for its IPS propulsion system designed to enable zero emission…

Volvo Penta has planned to gradually shift to hybrid and all-electric powertrains, both for their marine and industrial segments. The deadline has been set, and it's two and half years from now. Underpinned by the success of hybrid and all-electric technology introduced by the Volvo Group, Volvo Penta has issued…

Volvo Penta has planned to gradually shift to hybrid and all-electric powertrains, both for their marine and industrial segments. The deadline has been set, and it's two and half years…

In the next phase of Gothenburg's project to connect residents with a seamless, low-emission commuting network, a Volvo Penta powered electric ferry service is being introduced into the ElectriCity transport ecosystem. An all-electric ferry service is to be added to Gothenburg's existing electric bus service. The electric marine propulsion system…

In the next phase of Gothenburg's project to connect residents with a seamless, low-emission commuting network, a Volvo Penta powered electric ferry service is being introduced into the ElectriCity transport…

It's the first oceangoing solar-electric production catamaran in the world. Silent 55 comes from Austria and thanks to large use of solar panels and li-ion batteries it has a potentially unlimited range. Until the sun goes off… While everyday we have a new electric powered car, there's not so many…

It's the first oceangoing solar-electric production catamaran in the world. Silent 55 comes from Austria and thanks to large use of solar panels and li-ion batteries it has a potentially…

At Boot Düsseldorf the Swedish manufacturer will launch the new X Shore Eelex 6500, an poen or tender boat with electric propulsion. Soon to follow, there will be a larger model. X Shore Eelex 6500 is a 6.5 meter model good as an open daycruiser, but especially as a zero…

At Boot Düsseldorf the Swedish manufacturer will launch the new X Shore Eelex 6500, an poen or tender boat with electric propulsion. Soon to follow, there will be a larger…

They are being launched at Düsseldorf Boot in January: Frauscher 1414 Demon Air and Frauscher 1017 Air are the two big news from the Austrian boatyard. The flagship of the Frauscher range will debut in the fully-open variant: the fore cabin of the 1414 Demon has gone and now there's…

They are being launched at Düsseldorf Boot in January: Frauscher 1414 Demon Air and Frauscher 1017 Air are the two big news from the Austrian boatyard. The flagship of the…

A high density battery, a battery pack derived from BMW cars, and an electric saildrive mount to replace the diesel one on sailing boats: Torqeedo has introduced these all at Boot Düsseldorf. Deep Blue, Torqeedo‘s award-winning propulsion system with 40 or 80 HP, can now be supplied by the BMW…

A high density battery, a battery pack derived from BMW cars, and an electric saildrive mount to replace the diesel one on sailing boats: Torqeedo has introduced these all at…