Boats

As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. I’ve had the pleasure of covering electric boats for years, where I’ve…

How to harness solar energy? Capturing significant amounts of solar energy requires a large area of photovoltaic cells positioned effectively towards the sun. Modern motor and sailing boat designs often don’t allow for enough solar panels in an unobstructed area, free from shade and angled correctly. Here’s a physics fact that may come as a…

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A New Partnership begins Sunreef Yachts Eco joins Rafael Nadal’s E1 team as Official Partner. The world’s first and only high-speed electric boat race, the E1 sets a new standard in marine sports. With a strong focus on marine conservation and green boating, the E1 philosophy perfectly aligns with the Sunreef Yachts Eco vision. An…

Our Indian story begins in the north-west of that continent,  three decades’ ago in Udaipur, known as the city of the eleven lakes, the Venice of the east. Here  « Shriji” Arvind Singh, Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, had a vision of Udaipur as a solar city.…

A major name in marine mobility is dipping its toe into all-electric motors – Mercury. The noted developer of marine technologies has launched its five initial outboards under its new Avator lineup of all-electric motors, and I got the chance to test each of them out in Charleston, South Carolina. Be sure to check out…

Sunreef Yachts Eco celebrated a spectacular victory at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024. The all-electric 80 Sunreef Power Eco was voted Best Motor Yacht below 25m. The award was received by company representatives during an exclusive gala held in the Hotel Martinez in Cannes. The ceremony gathered industry professionals from across the globe…

Summer is back ! And with the sun comes the joys of summer: relaxation, weekend getaways, outdoor activities… and above all freedom in XXL size thanks to river cruises. 10 million passengers a year (source: French waterways report) enjoy discovering the beauty of France along the water. Becoming captain of your own boat is a…

A new all-electric maritime specialist called Vessev has come out of stealth mode with an exciting new vessel called the VS—9. The electric hydrofoil boat offers a state-of-the-art design that delivers incredible efficiency, providing future tourists with a smooth and quiet ride as Vessev looks to commercialize into larger vessels that can transport 100 passengers…

Thibault de Veyrinas, 60, took over Ruban Bleu, a Nantes-based company threatened with closure, in 2006, and has now made it the European leader in the sale of electric boats, as well as offering turnkey nautical bases. A forerunner in electric propulsion, it is constantly developing innovative solutions, taking advantage of the agility of its…