Dream of Winter Gondola concept is Philippe Starck’s Modern Take on the Traditional Venetian Boat. Illustrious French designer Philippe Starck has imagined a solar powered and sustainable gondola as part of an initiative to encourage Venetians to use design as a tool for innovation. His “Dream of Winter Gondola” is a contemporary take on … Read more
Monaco Energy Challenge 2021: Monaco Yacht Club hosts the first competition between green energy boats. Teams from around the world gather in Monaco this week in preparation to race their boats during the Monaco Energy Challenge, a competition that “aims to stimulate the creativity of tomorrow’s engineers and the industry to develop propulsion methods using … Read more
We humans have not yet been able to harness the energy of the sun to transform transportation… Until now. Here Comes the Sol. Aptera Motors is Introducing Aptera’s Second Solar Electric Vehicle. Aptera Motors delivers the world’s most technologically advanced solar electric vehicles (sEVs), made possible by breakthroughs in battery efficiency, aerodynamics, material science, … Read more
This new solar-based three-wheeler claims it doesn’t require charging. San Diego-based Aptera, the first electric/ solar vehicle that requires no charging for most daily use, was sold out in just 24 hours. Aptera Motors has introduced the first solar electric vehicle (sEV) that requires no charging for most daily use and boasts a range … Read more
The new solar electric catamaran will offer noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range with alternative propulsion systems. SILENT-YACHTS will develop a solar electric catamaran which is powered by Volkswagen´s modular electric drive matrix MEB. The vessel will be designed by the Barcelona’s progressive car brand Cupra. The collaboration brings together partners from shipping … Read more
SILENT-YACHTS introduces the SILENT 55, a 16,70 m (54.8‘) 100% Solar Powered vessel, at her world debut at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival (September 11-16, 2018). The SILENT 55 is a production cruising catamaran powered by solar energy. The yacht uses silent electric propulsion for unlimited range, with no noise or fumes and minimal … Read more