IBI Comment: Is electric propulsion the future of leisure marine – or just a luxury?

As the marine industry follows the automotive shift to electrification, why are electric systems still so expensive? We explore the steep cost gap with diesel, despite innovations from brands like Oceanvolt and Yanmar, and ask whether electric propulsion can move beyond being a premium choice to a mainstream solution

 
 
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