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Mindful of the significant carbon emissions generated by the marine industry, America’s Cup reigning champion Emirates Team New Zealand has been developing a hydrogen-powered chase boat, and has now taken it out for its first spin. The Chase Zero foili… Continue reading Chase Zero catamaran to bring a dash of hydrogen to the America’s Cup
Ocean-capable solar-powered yachts are an appealing idea, though not exactly a new one. And according to Malta’s ZEN Yachts, many solar catamarans come equipped with generators that essentially makes them hybrid diesel-solar vessels. The marine startup… Continue reading Zen50 solar-electric yacht comes with a wingsail range and speed extender
Swedish startup Pol Boat is seeking a purer, simpler form of on-water escape and adventure with its all-new Lux. Much like a water-bound crossover or multi-sport mini-campervan, the sleek, silent catamaran encourages folks to leave behind the hustle an… Continue reading Solar-electric catamaran camper pursues next-gen exploration
For people living in coastal regions or along rivers, commuting to certain places by water is always going to be quicker than using land-based transit. The fuel-cell-powered NepShuttle is designed to let them continue to do so, while minimizing their c… Continue reading Fuel-cell NepShuttle could soon carry passengers on French waterways
There are several methods of oyster farming, one of which involves raising the molluscs in bags that float on the ocean’s surface. Those heavy bags need to be frequently flipped over, so a team of MIT students has designed an “Oystamaran” robot to make… Continue reading MIT’s Oystamaran robot could boost the oyster-farming industry
The world’s watercraft that run on petrol and diesel play no small part in air pollution and climate change, and recently we’re seeing how hydrogen could come to offer a more sustainable alternative. Sweden’s Green City Ferries AB is wasting no time ex… Continue reading World-first zero-emission catamaran set for service in Sweden
Austrian boat-maker Silent Yachts has rolled out its latest solar electric catamarans, showing off a slightly longer vessel with a newly designed hull that allows greater performance across the water. Helping things along are a dozen more solar panels … Continue reading Silent Yachts adds a kite wing to its solar electric catamaran
If you want to send some instruments out on the lake or the ocean, you’ll want something that floats. Sure, if you need to be underwater, or if you can …read more Continue reading Printed Catamaran
Renowned Italian yacht design firm Lazzarini has unveiled designs for a solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran,” and according to the studio, it will be the first in the world. Dubbed Pagurus, the striking 82-ft (25-m) superyacht merges solar technology w… Continue reading Italian superyacht firm unveils solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran”
Austrian boatbuilder Silent Yachts has already gained a fair bit of attention with its solar electric catamarans. Its just-announced latest model should continue that trend, as it’s the result of a partnership with automakers Volkswagen and Cupra.Conti… Continue reading Volkswagen and Cupra pitch in on solar electric yacht