Solar electric river shuttle has 9 hours autonomy
The city of Rouen in Normandy began testing a solar electric river shuttle July 15 that will operate continuously during weekday
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France
Energy Observer launches ‘Solutions’ web series
Energy Observer, the French research vessel circumnavigating the globe on solar, wind and hydrogen power, has launched a new web
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VITA e-boat raises $1.2 million for AIDS research
The sale of a Vita X, the new electric powerboat from Vita Yachts, was the second highest selling item of
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Here are 6 recent World 1sts in electric boats
While I was writing out the article the other day about the World’s 1st Hydrogen River Boat, it occurred to
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World’s 1st hydrogen river boat, + emission-free
Switzerland’s ABB and Canada’s Ballard Systems announced they are collaborating on the world’s first hydrogen powered river boat, with hydrogen
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Europe’s new battery/hybrid river cruise boat
What better way to enjoy the quiet odour free experience of an electric boat than while cruising the inland waters
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1,000 tractors to be shipped across Atlantic – by sail
France’s Manitou Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy equipment vehicles, has signed on to ship 1,000 of
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Vendée Globe competitor all set with solar panels
One of the premier boats competing in one of the world’s great sailing races – the Vendée Globe – has
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Zero carbon research ship resumes global mission
The Energy Observer left Saint-Malo France in the early hours of this morning to resume her global mission. The Energy
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Three electric boat companies changing the world
Changing the world seems a pretty big claim, but these three companies have been recognized by the Solar Impulse Foundation,
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