World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ship Powers Up

Incat Tasmania powers up the world’s largest battery-electric ship

Making maritime history, on December 14, Robert Clifford, chairman of Incat Tasmania, activated the largest battery-electric propulsion system ever installed on a ship for the very first time. The powering up of Hull 096—the world’s largest battery-electric ship and the largest electric vehicle of any type on the planet—marked a watershed moment as the 130-meter long (426.5-foot) vessel moved a step closer to delivery. Incat Tasmania launches t…

World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up

The largest battery-electric ship ever constructed was powered up yesterday and successfully completed its first e-motor trial in Hobart, Tasmania. The powering of Hull 096 – the largest electric vehicle of any type on the planet – was witnessed by many dignitaries at a ceremony at Australian yard Incat Tasmania.  The 130 m long vessel, …

"Remarkable:" World’s largest battery-electric ship powered up for first time in Australia

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has achieved a historic milestone, powering up the world’s largest battery-electric ship ever constructed that was built at its shipyards on the River Derwent north of Hobart. The milestone was celebrated on Sunday in front of numerous dignitaries including Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell, Tasmanian oremier Jeremy Rockliff, and Tasmania governor Barbara [...]

“Remarkable:” World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up for first time in Australia

Australian-built battery electric ferry - the world's largest - powers up for the first time with a battery array four times bigger than any other ship. The post “Remarkable:” World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up for first time in Australia appeared first on The Driven.