Electrifying baptism in Berlin
Did they also stand here in 1908 and christened the first electric push boat the Elektra? At least they do today. The Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport, Volker Wissing, and Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Franziska Giffey, came to see the ship with the developers Prof. Dr. Holbach and the builder Dr. Corinna Barthel from the shipyard of the same name . Petra Cardinal, the managing director of the Berliner Hafenbetriebe Behala, had invited to the Berlin Westhafen.
North Van firm to launch Canada’s first hydrogen-powered marine vessel
Capilano Maritime Design has received a $178,000 grant from CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization program to introduce the proof-of-concept in the form of a recreational harbour cruise boat.
EVOY RAISE 7,3 MILLION EURO IN FUNDS
A great 7,3 million € funding round fuels Evoy’s trajectory towards becoming the go-to brand worldwide for performance electric boating. Evoy’s demo boat is the fastest electric boat in the world, with top speed over 60 knots, illustrating Evoy’s second to none technology.
Why Are EBs Catching Fire ? We are deep-diving into all these burning questions
Most modern batteries automatically switch off around 45-55°C. And even if these thermal-based safety precautions don’t kick in, you won’t see a thermal runaway (fire) because batteries cannot heat themselves up by a few hundred degrees Celsius under normal operations. A battery with a bad thermal design will experience a temperature rise of ~30°C above ambient.
A boat with a revolutionary look will sail on the Seine during the 2024 Olympic Games
The organization of the next Summer Olympics is in full swing. In addition to the construction and adaptation of existing sports arenas or the reception of delegations, the organizers of Paris 2024 are working on other issues, including that of mobility, in a regularly congested city.
SailGP charters fleet of RS Electric Boats
SailGP says it is chartering a fleet of Pulse 63 electric boats for its Season 3, as part of its commitment to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Sea trials for pioneering hydroelectric generator for yachts
Openarc Marine is developing a new approach to onboard generators for use when cruising under sail. Its new hydroelectric technology could have worldwide applications and help to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation at sea.
Vripack unveils 88m eco-friedly superyacht concept Utopia at Sea
Utopia at Sea uses a nature-inspired air purifier that separates oxygen from carbon to create a design that revolves around a reduced environmental impact.
Assisting new technologies for greener shipping
Environmental concerns are influencing a greater need for renewable and sustainable energy across the world with specialist technologies being at the forefront of new designs and solutions. The environmental impact of shipping includes air pollution, water pollution, acoustic, and oil pollution. Commercial ships are responsible for more than 18 percent of some air pollutants, including greenhouse gas emissions.