All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 10
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Outboard enginesInvesting in R&D and global partners
The Norwegian electric propulsion specialist Evoy has just completed a purpose-built test tank and is securing partnerships with companies aligned with its development of high-output motors
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SecurityA closer watch
The ability to remotely monitor a boat is becoming more important, not just for the owner’s peace of mind but to help OEMs make better products. IBI spoke to leading innovators in marine electronics to discover the latest trends and products
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FoilingFoiling | Movers & Shakers
Key OEMs in the design and supply of hydrofoil wings and flight controls
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FoilingInsight | Foiling - Flight control
New wing designs, accurate height sensors and real-time data collection is allowing OEMs to develop foiling boats that use up to 80% less energy for propulsion. The key advance, however, is the quick-thinking electronic brain
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ElectrificationVirtual engineering conference
An on-line engineering conference will take place in September and contains subjects that yacht builders might find interesting, especially those who are building electric boats, or use enclosed and semi-automated cutting and milling machinery.
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Battery TechnologiesEchandia’s new battery dimension tool – WattWizard
New WattWizard tool proves an accessible way to determine the optimal battery configuration for their specific maritime project
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Battery TechnologiesKey US recruitment drive as Echandia opens Washington battery facility
Swedish maritime electrification specialist looks to tap into rapidly growing demand in America’s maritime electrification sector
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ElectrificationWärtsilä to help create a fully-electric 11,000-tonne ship
In a move that could herald a new generation of (almost) zero-emission superyachts, the Finnish marine energy specialist Wärtsilä is to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for a new-build limestone carrier, due for completion in 2026.
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Battery TechnologiesAkzoNobel’s single-pass resin-based coating for safer batteries
With high voltage marine battery packs more vulnerable to those in an electric car, news of AkzoNobel’s new dielectric spray-applied paint should come as good news.
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HydrogenHydrogen energy and mobility initiative for Venice
In the news recently for a spate of flooding, by water and by tourism, the Italian city if Venice has established a sustainability foundation (VSF) to preserve and decarbonise the transport infrastructure, including marine.
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Battery TechnologiesSodium quasi solid-state batteries inch closer with £1.3m grant
Research intensifies to meet global demand for cost-effective EV batteries
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Superyacht TechnologyNew thruster design for superyacht sub
Thrusters designed in house for more power and much quieter operation, could have other applications outside the submersible market.
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Battery TechnologiesLaser ‘cobots’ to assist battery builders
A new system from US based IPG Photonics harnesses the company’s latest laser technology with robotics to speed up custom battery manufacturing
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HydrogenLiquid hydrogen refuelling station for buses could pave the way for marine applications
Hydrogen has long been seen as a replacement fuel for heavy transport, including large yachts, mainly by creating large amounts of electricity via fuel cells, but problems have surrounded the storage of this volatile gas.
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Green TechnologiesNew foam to help OEMs reduce unnecessary weight in boats
Sorbermel’s melamine thermal and acoustic foams are up to 70% lighter than alternatives
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Outboard enginesZerojet’s new electric outboard and the 48V debate
Outboard billed as packing the highest power-to-weight ratio of any existing alternative on the market
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HydrogenHydrogen-powered research ship for the US
New project could help pave the way for class-approved hydrogen propulsion systems for vessels of all sizes and types
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ElectrificationWins for the leisure sector at the Electric and Hybrid Awards 2024
Collaboration between Optima Electric Yachts and Rad Propulsion one project spotlighted
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Green TechnologiesDelta’s new large scale solar inverter
Inverter part of a ‘one stop shop’ of renewable systems that allows a business to not only run lighting, heating and machinery largely from solar power but also store excess energy in large batteries and provide on-site charging points
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Green TechnologiesRecycling carbon fibre into new composites
Ambitious plan to make it commerically viable to reuse carbon fibre
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