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Move over, electric cars: E-boats are coming — and investors are on board

Companies including Pure Watercraft and Arc Boats are aiming first at the small-boat sector but have visions of adapting their technologies for water taxis, ferries and larger vessels down the line.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 December 2021

Clean industry

Leaders in shipping, aviation and heavy industry chart a path to net zero ahead of COP26

The only catch? They say multitrillion-dollar investments and global regulatory consensus are musts.

By Jeff St. John . 21 October 2021

Solar

Newsletter: Solar sets sail...literally

Canary Media takes to the high seas.

By Julian Spector . 11 May 2021

Marine transport

Video: Yes, you can sail around the world on solar power

The French research ship Energy Observer proves the concept. But shipping remains a decarbonization challenge.

By Julian Spector . 10 May 2021

Video

Is the Energy Observer the future of carbon-free boating?

A French research vessel dubbed the Energy Observer logged nearly 11,000 nautical miles in 2020, entirely propelled by renewable energy captured onboard.

By Julian Spector . 7 May 2021

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Marine transport

Move over, electric cars: E-boats are coming — and investors are on board

Leaders in shipping, aviation and heavy industry chart a path to net zero ahead of COP26

Newsletter: Solar sets sail...literally

Video: Yes, you can sail around the world on solar power

Is the Energy Observer the future of carbon-free boating?