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First electric boat crosses Mediterranean, sailing from Europe to Africa
In a historic first for electric marine travel, a Swedish team has successfully crossed the Mediterranean in an electric boat – and not just any electric boat, but one that flies. The voyage marks a major milestone in the future of clean maritime transport and shows that electric boats aren’t just ready for lakes and…
Read MoreePropulsion Powers France’s First 40-Meter Fully Electric Catering Cruise Ship on the Seine
ePropulsion, a global leader in electric marine propulsion systems and services, has been selected as the exclusive propulsion partner for Bleu Seine; France’s first 40-meter, fully electric catering cruise ship. Designed for daily operations on the Seine River, the vessel represents a major step forward in sustainable passenger transport on one of Europe’s most iconic…
Read MorePort Rives – Thonon-les-Bains Becomes First Lake Geneva Destination to Join Aqua superPower Network
Thonon-les-Bains, FRANCE – 27th May 2025 – Port Rives –Thonon-les-Bains has made history as the first destination on Lake Geneva to join the Aqua superPower network with the switch-on of an Aqua 75 DC marine fast charging station. This milestone, coinciding with the Fête Nautique, underscores the port’s commitment to sustainable marine practices and accelerating…
Read More“NOVA” Sets Sail: Autonomous and Electric
Autonomous and Electric: Research Vessel “NOVA” sets course with Torqeedo Drive for New Paths in Inland Shipping NOVA, the new research vessel of the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) and the Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems (DST), is now underway. Following two years of collaboration, the Felleryachting-Werft and Torqeedo have equipped the research…
Read MoreWe’ve announced a new director for Wales & South West
We’ve announced the appointment of Ben Cottam as the director for our historic canals spanning Wales & South West of England. Ben will be joining us on 11 August. About Ben Ben joins us from the Federation of Small Businesses where he is currently head of Wales. As Wales largest business membership body, Ben has…
Read MoreHyundai recalls all 1,269 of its hydrogen-powered city buses in operation in South Korea due to new safety concerns
Hyundai recalls all 1,269 of its hydrogen-powered city buses in operation in South Korea due to new safety concerns Source link
Read MoreShiver Me Timbers – Pirate Fun at Cheshire’s Anderton Boat Lift and National Waterways Museum
Pirates are poised to jump aboard two Cheshire waterway attractions in June for wild weekends of high seas shenanigans. The events are to take place at Ellesmere Port’s National Waterways Museum (7/8 June) and Anderton Boat Lift, near Northwich (21/22 June). What to expect The Conwy Pirates will swing into action for two thrilling events…
Read MoreOver 100 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks up for auction following bankruptcy
Clarity on clean hydrogen Our mission is to deliver engaging and independent business journalism and insight to executives and leaders in the global clean hydrogen industry. We focus on delivering the news and analysis that matters, fearlessly looking beyond the hydrogen hype to provide a balanced view of the market, giving readers the knowledge they…
Read MoreAnderton Boat Lift welcome 3000 visitors to 150th anniversary Steam Festival Spectacular
It was full steam ahead for a Victorian extravaganza at Cheshire’s cathedral of the canals in Northwich, which attracted around 3,000 visitors. Steam at the Lift Steam at the Lift 2025, hosted at Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre, saw steam-powered engines, lorries and steam rollers on show, as well as an exhibition of working…
Read MoreCanal & River Trust Announces New Chief Executive
The Canal & River Trust is today (15 May 2025) announcing the appointment of Campbell Robb as its new chief executive. Campbell will be joining the charity on 6 October, after six years leading the social justice charity Nacro as its chief executive. Canal & River Trust is the UK’s largest canal charity, caring for…
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