RAD makes new appointment to lead defence business expansion
RAD, which specialises in electric propulsion and maritime autonomy, has appointed Chris Shepherd to lead the expansion of its...
Electric boats / propulsion
Catch up on recent developments in electric boats and propulsion, as boatbuilders increasingly integrate electric systems across a growing range of vessels.
Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot form E-lektra Marine joint venture
Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group have formed E-lektra Marine, a 50/50 joint venture focused on electric propulsion and...
X Shore ‘back and fully operational’ with new ownership
Swedish electric boatbuilder X Shore has secured new ownership, with the firm once again fully operational after its bankruptcy....
Ferrari reveals livery of Hypersail ocean racer
Ferrari has presented the livery of its Hypersail project, a 100ft flying ocean monohull developed with a focus on...
Hyke’s electric ferry posts impressive pilot results after 14-month trial
Norwegian company Hyke’s electric F-15 Shuttle has completed a 14-month pilot in Fredrikstad. Demonstrating a strong case for urban...
ExploMar seals electric ferry propulsion deal for Nigeria
Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar has secured an order at CIBS (China International Boat Show) 2026, after signing an agreement...
Zparq enters industrial marine market with electric propulsion system
Swedish startup Zparq, which develops compact electric marine motors, is entering the industrial marine market with an OEM electric...
Aqua Superpower partners with Hellonext on marine charging in Spain
Aqua Superpower has entered into a partnership with Hellonext, a manufacturer of DC charging systems, to support the expansion...
UCL study asks: Do electric boats really make less noise?
A new, peer-reviewed study has been conducted by University College London (UCL) to examine underwater radiated noise across a...
SailGP renews partnership with ePropulsion
SailGP is extending its partnership with electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion, which has served as the race championship’s official electric outboard supplier...
ePropulsion opens marine testing platform in south China
ePropulsion has opened the Green and Intelligent Ships Testing (GIST) Onshore Joint Debugging Laboratory in Songshan Lake, in the...
