How hybrid sailing yachts finally became a feasible option
They've been a long time coming, but marine hybrid propulsion systems are finally a working reality, as Sam Fortescue reports.
They've been a long time coming, but marine hybrid propulsion systems are finally a working reality, as Sam Fortescue reports.
Felix Marks explains how he turned around the disastrous electric engine installation on his Tofinou day-sailer, Penelope.
Oceanvolt says the ICE equivalent is 75 horsepower, but the electric motor provides superior instant torque and with nearly 5000 newton static...
The engines received the option of hydroregeneration, which means that the battery can be recharged directly in the water. Under the influence...
Uma, the 36 foot hero of one of YouTube's most popular sailing...
Witnessing the proliferation of Tesla automobiles you would have no doubt that the revolution in electromobility is well underway.
The Swedish-built Arcona 435Z - with its lithium-ion batteries, Solbian solar panels and new Oceanvolt ServoProp drive leg- is the first...
The ServoProp 25 was designed for boats between 45 and 70 feet, but with Oceanvolt continuing to innovate, an electric propulsion system for smaller boats may...
The new Oceanvolt ServoProp saildrive has a regeneration feature that efficiently charges up an electric boat's batteries while sailing.
An electric sailing yacht can be completely viable if approached correctly, and Elan and Oceanvolt have partnered-up to offer just that.