All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 9
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Webasto Group initiates restructuring
Johann Strohner to join management board as chief restructuring officer on January 15
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US builder launches new jet board line at CES
Motosurf electric jet board to begin building dealer network in second half of 2025
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Gesture technology platform unveiled at CES could have ‘endless applications’ in boating
Smartphone-like gesture controls said to be able to operate a range of onboard devices from touchscreens to joysticks to HVAC systems and more
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Pharos Marine shows prototype hydrogen electric outboard at CES
7.5 kW portable first in a series of planned electric outboards to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells
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Korean tech firm debuts simplified app development platform at CES
Flextudio software designed to enable small businesses to swiftly and inexpensively create custom apps for a range of applications
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‘Partnership is the new leadership’ says Volvo Group CEO in CES keynote
Collaborations to develop a range of technologies will be key to achieving sustainability goals, says Martin Lundstedt to packed audience at CES keynote
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Brunswick and the tech advances that could take the industry to another level
Virtual demos of docking assist platform draw rave reviews from CES crowds
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RAM Mounts launches new waterproof inductive charger at CES
Technological innovation extends to all aspects of the helm, says US accessories manufacturer
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New US president for Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Co
Bob Brown succeeds Takahiro Imanishi as president for US operations
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CES Innovation Awards recognise technical achievement
Record 3,400 entries across 33 different categories speak to rapid pace of advancement, say organisers of world’s largest tech trade fair
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Leisure marine embraces the future at CES
World’s largest technology trade fair opens this week in Las Vegas, with another anticipated increase in leisure marine sector participation
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Smoker Craft aims to capture entry level buyers with new polyethylene pontoons
Polyethylene upper body construction to reduce build cost and weight while enabling new designs targeting young buyers
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How boat industry stocks fared in 2024
The challenges experienced by the industry this year are evident in the stock price performance of publicly traded manufacturers and retailers, with even blue chippers feeling the bite
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2024 – What we learned
While 2024 was certainly a year of contradictions for the recreational boating sector, steps forward outnumbered steps back as the industry prepares for better days ahead
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Bank outlooks point to better business in 2025, tariffs notwithstanding
Economic projections for key markets point to an improved business climate in the coming year, but the impacts of a looming Trump trade war remain unclear
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Lookout adds new features to nav platform
Free, over-the-air update brings new features, capabilities to AI-enhanced navigation system
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Battery Technologies
Can non-flammable EV batteries outperform lithium?
While range anxiety tops electric propulsion worries for consumers, boat builders fret about potentials fires and liability risk. Could a new non-flammable, high performance battery under development in the US prove the answer to both concerns?
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Green Technologies
Boats made from mushrooms?
The rebar-like tissue which securely anchors fungi to structures is being examined as a potential replacement for fossil-fuel-based composites in interior applications like walls and paneling
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Green Technologies
Biofuel from the sea
A Barbadian startup aims to turn a growing seaweed problem into a useful source of sustainable biofuel
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Yamaha tech school celebrates 500 job placements
Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program has placed more than 500 new marine techs in boat dealerships since 2015