Solar-electric catamaran camper pursues next-gen exploration

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

300hp Supermarine MM01 takes all-electric jet skis to a whole new level

All-electric jet skis have been edging onto the scene for a few years now, with performance gradually approaching that of their gas-powered counterparts. But if the numbers cited for the all-electric Supermarine MM01 stack up, it’s here to play with th… Continue reading 300hp Supermarine MM01 takes all-electric jet skis to a whole new level

Ingenity day boat dunks electric skateboard tech in the water

Going from water sports action to luxury cruising, and moving from the waters of Tahoe to the shores of Miami, Florida’s Ingenity has followed up its rowdy electric Super Air Nautique 22E multi-sport boat with the more humble 23E day boat. Along the wa… Continue reading Ingenity day boat dunks electric skateboard tech in the water

Candela celebrates the first flight of its C-8 electric hydrofoil boat

Candela aims to smash electric boat range records with its C-8, using a hydrofoil system that eliminates as much as 80 percent of the drag you’d get from a conventional design. The first prototype C-8 has now flown, and Candela has released video.Conti… Continue reading Candela celebrates the first flight of its C-8 electric hydrofoil boat

Fuel-cell NepShuttle could soon carry passengers on French waterways

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

Electric Pontoon Boat packs General Motors battery power

One of the big complaints about power boats is the fact that they bring noise and pollution to lakes that should be quiet and pristine. Electric boats address those problems, and one of the latest – from Pure Watercraft – was developed in partnership w… Continue reading Electric Pontoon Boat packs General Motors battery power

World’s first electric autonomous cargo ship takes to the water

A future-focused ship designed as the world’s first all-electric, autonomous cargo vessel has debuted in Norway, where it is intended to replace 40,000 diesel-powered truck journeys every year. The Yara Birkeland made a short, crewed trip to the capita… Continue reading World’s first electric autonomous cargo ship takes to the water

PacMotor system adds dual electric motors to existing kayaks

Although most kayakers like their boats specifically because they’re human-powered, a motor could help out in some scenarios. And while there are already pre-motorized kayaks, the PacMotor system adds two motors to an existing boat.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading PacMotor system adds dual electric motors to existing kayaks

Edorado 8S e-hydrofoil deploys retractable foils to hit 38 knots

Back in 2016, we heard about Dutch startup Edorado’s planned electric hydrofoil, known as the 7S. Well, the company has now announced development of a bigger and better model, appropriately enough called the 8S.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, Transpo… Continue reading Edorado 8S e-hydrofoil deploys retractable foils to hit 38 knots

Candela’s hydrofoiling C-8 eyes new range record for electric boats

Swedish boatbuilder Candela has had a busy year, introducing what it claims to be the fastest all-electric ferry in the world in March, before launching a clever hydrofoiling “flying boat” called the C-7 in June. The company has now applied its experti… Continue reading Candela’s hydrofoiling C-8 eyes new range record for electric boats