Oceanvolt Servoprop 25 electric saildrive wins big at DAME Awards
In a breakout year for electric boats and boating at the world’s largest leisure marine equipment show, the Oceanvolt Servoprop
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Torqeedo unveils new Travel XP electric outboard, modular lineup
After more than 100,000 Torqeedo Travel electric boat motors sold since 2025, the company is revamping and refreshing the line
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WaVeS #14 – Electric boat and boating news
Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is an occasional collection of electric boat news and electric boating items that we have written about
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Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors: METSTRADE 2023
This year marks the 35th anniversary of METSTRADE Show, the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems
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De Antonio Yachts E23 chosen official electric boat of 2024 America’s Cup.
The 37th edition of the America’s Cup, which has already mandated hydrogen fuel cell chase boats, has now selected the
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Michigan ‘leading the charge’ in marine electrification
The state of Michigan is leading the charge in electric boats and marine electrification in the US with the ‘Fresh
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Genevos fuel cells to power MadBlue Marine electric dayboat
Spain’s MadBlue Marine has chosen Genevos fuel cells to complete the zero emission energy system of an 8 metre (26
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WaVeS 13 – electric boating news and updates
Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is an occasional collection of electric boat news and electric boating items that we have written about
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Gussies Electric Boats Awards Winners 2023
Congratulations to all of the 2023 Gussies Winners! After voting by the public and an International Judging Panel of 25
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ePropulsion launches 40 kiloWatt – 60 HP electric outboard
ePropulsion, one of the world market leaders in electric outboard boat motors, has released their highest powered outboard yet –
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New Wired 23-R high power electric pontoon gives the best of both worlds
The newest entry in the electric pontoon market is the Wired 23-R, powered by the Vision Marine E-Motion 180E electric
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Plugboats Guide to Electric Boat Exhibitors – FLIBS 2023
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) begins Wednesday, October 25 and, like many other boat shows, has a growing
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WaVeS 12 – electric boat news and updates
Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is an occasional collection of electric boat news and electric boating items that we
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Bennington, Godfrey electric pontoons testing with Forza X1 motors
In another sign that electric pontoons are going to be a popular boating option in the USA over the next
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Frauscher Porsche electric boat unveiled on Lake Garda
Frauscher Boats and Porsche automobiles have unveiled the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air electric boat the companies
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Arc electric boats adds $70M investment, building huge new factory
Arc Boats has announced another big investment, a Series B Funding round led by existing investors, with the proceeds going
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VoltSafe magnetic prongless smart plug wins IBEX Innovation Award
The VoltSafe high voltage magnetic smart plug is one of those ideas that makes you say ‘of course!’ when you
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Congratulations to all Finalists in the 2023 Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating.
Process The Judges selected three boats in each of the categories. Boats with most votes (and ties) are in the
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Candela C-8 smashes electric boat range record: 420 nautical miles in 24 hours
The next time someone asks you about electric boat range, ask them if London to Amsterdam and back within 24
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Introducing X Shore PRO – a new electric boat for commercial operators
Swedish electric boat manufacturer X Shore has unveiled their latest model – the X Shore PRO – their first aimed
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