Meet the Arc Sport – an electric wake boat with twice the torque and advanced software
Young and budding electric boat developer, Arc Boat Company, has just unveiled its second model – a mass-market electric wake boat called the Arc Sport. With a massive battery and no shortage of horsepower, Arc sees its latest all-electric marine product as a springboard into a segment in desperate need of modernization and intends to do so by offering “unprecedented performance.”
Arc Boat Company was founded in January 2021 as a venture-backed startup based in Los Angeles, California, currently operating on $110 million in funding to date.
In the past three years, its team of former rocket engineers and EV experts from companies like SpaceX, Tesla, Rivian, and Lyft has eclipsed 100 employees and successfully delivered its first product – the Arc One.
This limited edition all-electric cruiser launched (no pun intended) in June 2022 and less than 20 were built in total. That being said, it quickly sold out, and the final customer delivery was made this past January, rounding out the startup’s initial fleet. While production of the Arc One was limited, its creators consistently told the public to be patient because its second boat would be a game changer.
Today, we’ve learned what all the hype was about as the startup debuted the Arc Sport – an electric wake boat with more power, technology, and ballast than its predecessor.
The Arc Sport is an ultra-intelligent electric wake boat
Per a post by Arc Boat Company today, the Arc Sport electric wake boat is now available to reserve, and the development unit it will evolve from is “already ripping across the water at top speed.”
The startup describes its encore to the Arc One as “the most advanced wake boat to hit the water.” Blending aerospace engineering with EV tech and advanced software, the Arc Sport is as technologically advanced as it is powerful.
The electric wake boat begins with a 226 kWh battery pack that powers a 570 horsepower motor. Arc states the all-electric Sport can deliver more than double the torque of most premium wake boats on the market.
The company would not get into specifics about charge rates, but said the Arc Sport will support Level 1, 2, and DC fast charging and can replenish overnight on a Level 2 AC plug. On average, Arc says the electric wake boat should support 4-5 hours of active usage time, including plenty of towing, but can be used all day if cruising at lower speeds. Speaking of which, the Arc Sport’s optimal cruising speed is in the upper-20’s in mph but can reach a top speed of 40 mph (software-restricted.)
While we’ve seen the marine industry adopt electrification at an encouraging rate, those boats not adapting rely heavily on dated technology. To challenge this, Arc Boats has integrated the electric wake boat with advanced in-house software that can provide a holistic experience controlled through two displays at the helm. Better still, the software is capable of over-the-air (OTA) updates, allowing for continuous improvement. Per Arc Boat Company:
Unlike gas boats that start depreciating the day they’re built, the Arc Sport gets more intelligent — and more performant — over time. No other boat on the water today is capable of this.
Other premium features on the Arc Sport include a retractable hardtop tower with the push of a button, which can adjust the electric wake boat’s tow point to create a more comfortable ride during less-than-ideal marine conditions like wind or chop.
The boat has room for 15 passengers who can control the speaker system from JL Audio using a large entertainment screen that also allows for video playback and stats during wake boating. The bow and stern are equipped with thrusters to make docking more manageable, not to mention the Arc Sport is cleaner and quieter on the water.
The Arc Sport starts at $258,000 and is available to reserve now. Initial deliveries are expected to begin this year.
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A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country.
Part of a pilot program between Honda, Alabama Power, and Virginia Transportation Corp., the new electric semi truck will help stakeholders gather data about the practicality and performance of the battery-powered Pete and use it to generate case studies for broader electrification initiatives. Other supporters of the pilot project include the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and, of course, Peterbilt.
“We remain committed to delivering for our customers and the environment,” offered Leo Doire, owner and CEO of Virginia Transportation Corp. “Our new Peterbilt 579EV model will be tested to determine how well it performs against the high productivity demands of our operations. The partners we have at the table will help us maximize this opportunity and prepare to scale up if we get the results we are hoping for.”
The truck itself has been spec’ed to be perfect for the kind of short haul and drayage applications Honda has in mind. This particular Peterbilt 579EV is fitted with PACCAR’s 400 kWh battery and a 670 hp electric motor good for an impressive 2,050 lb-ft of peak torque at 0 rpm.
The truck offers 150 miles of operating range and can be charged in about 3 hours on a 120 kW charger installed specifically for that purpose. A charger, it should be noted, that was partially paid for by Alabama Power.
“Alabama Power’s ‘Make Ready’ program provides businesses with valuable rebates to help reduce the upfront costs of installing EV infrastructure,” says Alabama Power Electric Transportation Manager Hasin Gandhakwala. “We are committed to partnering with customers who are exploring state and federal grant opportunities. Alabama Power is dedicated to advancing EV technologies to better serve the needs of our customers.”
The electric semi is a continuation of a decarbonization project Honda initiated in 2011, when the company recruited Virginia Transport Corp. to help find ways to reduce emissions at its Alabama facilities. VTC’s efforts have led to changes that displaced more than 475,000 gallons of diesel in 2023 alone.
Electrek’s Take
With the big Pete’s 82,000 lb. GVWR and 150 miles of range between charging sessions, it seems like these guys will be making a lot of back-and-forth runs between the Honda plant and the CSX terminal to me. Here’s hoping they see the benefits of electrifying the rest of their vehicle transport fleets somewhat sooner than later.
SOURCE | IMAGES: Alabama Power.
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Tesla is now using ‘Tesla Electric’, its electric utility service in Texas, to help sell cars with a new incentive.
After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric” back in 2022.
Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric utilities, as Tesla Powerwall owners have done in VPPs in California, Australia, and a few other markets, Tesla Electric is actively and automatically buying and selling electricity for Tesla Powerwall owners – providing a buffer against peak prices.
The company is essentially becoming an energy retailer.
Tesla Electric is currently only available to Powerwall owners in Texas and the UK, but the company has plans to expand its products through this new division.
The company has been growing its Tesla Electric userbase in Texas and now it plans to use it to help sell cars.
Tesla has two different plans under the program:
| Feature | Tesla Electric Fixed Plan | Tesla Electric Dynamic Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Structure | Competitive fixed rate for electricity, with a discounted rate during low-cost hours. | Competitive variable rate, with higher rates during peak demand periods. |
| Contract Term | 12-month commitment. | Month-to-month flexibility. |
| Unlimited Vehicle Charging | Available for an additional $15/month per vehicle, allowing unlimited charging. | Available for an additional $25/month per vehicle, allowing unlimited charging. |
| Powerwall Credits | Earn $400 credit per year per Powerwall by participating in the Tesla Virtual Power Plant, with Tesla managing the Powerwall to share energy with the grid when needed. | Earn $120 credit per year per Powerwall by participating in the Tesla Virtual Power Plant, with the customer managing the Powerwall to optimize earnings. |
| Energy Sharing with Grid | Sell energy back to the grid at a fixed rate per kWh. | Sell energy back to the grid at 90% of the real-time market price per kWh. |
The first one enable you to charge your electric car for just $15 a month.
With this new incentive, Tesla is brining that down to $5 a month for a year for people who take delivery by the end of the year:
Get $5/mo Unlimited Overnight Charging With Tesla
To get unlimited overnight charging for $5 per month per vehicle for a full year, you must complete the following steps by December 31, 2024:
- Order and take delivery of a new Tesla vehicle
- Sign up for the Tesla Electric Fixed Plan
To be eligible, you need to live in an area of Texas that allows you to choose your electricity provider, be a new Tesla Electric member and take delivery of a new Tesla vehicle. Promotion is subject to change at any time.
This appear to be part of Tesla’s effort to deliver a record number of more than 515,000 vehicles in Q4 in order for its annual deliveries not to be down for the full year.
ver the last few weeks, we have been reporting on a series of sale incentives that Tesla has put in place to make sure it has the demand to achieve this record quarter.
In Europe, it includes a year of free Supercharging and heavy discounts.
In the US, there are also good inventory discounts, 3 months of free Supercharger and FSD, FSD transfer, and more.
And everywhere, Tesla is heavily subsidizing loans with lower interest rates.
But it’s the first time that Tesla is using such a targeted incentive, at the state level, and using its Tesla Electric program.
It’s interesting.
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