Tag: electric mobility
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Alva Yachts Eco Cruise 50 will take electric propulsion and brand new ideas into monohull yachts
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 say) automotive, there’s plenty of…
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Next Silent Yachts electric catamaran will use technology from Volkswagen
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 design (Magnum 80 by Pininfarina),…
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Alva Yachts build up a global dealer network for their electric yachts
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 strong consumer demand for luxury…
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Alva Yachts has revealed new, stunning images of the Ocean Eco 90 interiors
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 about Alva Ocean Eco 90,…
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Silent Yachts appoints the second manager from the automotive sector
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 even report about synergies. In…
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Brunswick Corporation expand i-Jet Innovation Lab to increase autonomy and electrification capabilities
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 strategy (ACES) and vision to…
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Frauscher 740 Mirage Air goes electric with Torqeedo Deep Blue
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 motor by Torqeedo, the important…
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Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot finally reveal their electric sailing catamaran
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 boating is mainly about nature.…
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Don’t be scared! Lowrance Ghost is the fishing engine made to be silent
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 you need. The new Lowrance…
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Volvo Penta, ABB and Chalmers to study fast charging-at-sea
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 they’re the only ones, but…