All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 93
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FeatureRecharging electric boats in five minutes flat
There is much to like about electric boats – except the amount of time it takes to recharge their batteries. But a new high-tech cable developed in the US could cut recharge times to minutes.
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Propellers
Hybrid propulsion: FPT Industrial turns to collaborative thinking for innovative new system
FPT Industrial continues to leverage the benefits of collaboration with an innovative hybrid propulsion system it hopes can disrupt the leisure marine sector
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NewsABYC designates International Marine Service Technician Week
American Boat and Yacht Council declares last week of April as ‘week-long celebration to recognise marine technicians’
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Battery TechnologiesHiding battery packs in sails
One of the greatest barriers to electrifying smaller cruising sailboats is finding sufficient space for battery packs below decks. But a new flexible battery technology could solve that problem by using the sails for power storage
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NewsCanadian government releases draft luxury tax legislation
New tax scheduled to come into effect September 1, 2022; stakeholders invited to comment until April 11
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NewsBRP Q4, full-year revenues up nearly 30%
Marine segment revenues up 7.6% in fourth quarter propelled by launch of Sea-Doo Switch pontoon boat line
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NewsMAN employees contribute €100,000 to aid Ukrainian refugees
Donations to UN Refugee Agency bring Volkswagen Group support to more than €1m
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FeatureWindows that heat and cool
For years window glazings have relied on heat-reflective coatings to reduce their greenhouse effect. But a new type of glass being developed by researchers in Singapore adjusts its spectral transmission to help actively cool or heat interior spaces as required
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NewsBRP to expand Manitou pontoon boat plant
US$11.9m expansion will add manufacturing, warehouse facilities while creating up to 200 new jobs
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NewsRecord 2021 European sales growth for US equipment firm
Schmitt & Ongaro attributes strong sales to strategic OEM partnership
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NewsLeisure marine firms recognised among world’s most ethical companies
Three leisure marine brands among 136 recipients of 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies designation
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NewsSkills shortage hinders industrial IoT adoption
Inmarsat research shows nearly half of all businesses lack in-house security, data science and connectivity skills to deploy and manage IoT projects
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FeatureCreating hydrogen fuel from water
As hydrogen emerges as a potential future fuel for boats and luxury yachts, a team of researchers in California have pioneered a method to create hydrogen gas from water, a concept that could give hydrogen-powered boats unlimited range
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FeatureDo sharks hold the key to reducing fuel consumption?
An innovative film – patterned after shark skin – that reduces fuel consumption on aircraft could have far-reaching impacts in the leisure boating sector
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NewsArc One electric powerboat tops 40mph in testing
New 500hp-equivalent motor and 220kWh battery enhance performance of US$300k runabout
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NewsCummins opens new hydrogen fuel cell facility in Germany
Fuel cell production centre to help drive adoption of hydrogen technologies in Europe
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NewsMyers Q4, full-year revenues jump 49%
Adjusted net income up 117% for fourth quarter and up 15.8% for full fiscal year as US plastic fuel tank manufacturer battles continuing supply, freight and labour challenges
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NewsUS startup to commercialise electric foiling skiff
Epoch Boats aims to bring electric foiling technology to the masses with US$35k aluminium skiff
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NewsABYC schedules third Educator Training Conference
Outreach initiative works with schools to raise awareness of career opportunities in the boating trade
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