Sector: Electrification
Stay at the forefront of marine electrification with our detailed analysis on the latest trends, company innovations, and new product launches. Explore how electrification is revolutionizing power management and sustainability in the boating industry.
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Battery Technologies
Overcoming battery range anxiety
The biggest impediment to more widespread adoption of electric propulsion may lie in the way we position battery capacity, with a continual focus on operation at wide open throttle. Could education to better inform buyers’ attitudes be the key to adoption gains?
APB to host 1st Mallorca International Blue Marine Talks
RIM Drive Technology appoints Polish distributor
ExploMar powers Portugal’s first high-performance electric tour boat
Vision Marine touts post-acquisition growth
German jet tender specialist doubles production capacity
ePropulsion Americas partners with Marathon Boat Group
Vision Marine expands tender market presence through acquisition
Leadership change at Axopar Boats
New CEO at French electric boat builder
RAD Propulsion grows dealer network in the Netherlands, India and Japan
ElectrificationSwiss ferry conversion saves 113,000 litres of diesel per annum
The conversion of the passenger ferry Uetliberg from diesel to electric by Ampereship is already returning the capital expenditure whilst reducing emissions by 300 tonnes of CO2
Electrification54% of US boat owners would consider going electric, says survey
A survey of boat owners in the US suggests that just over half of them would actively consider buying an electric boat in the future
ElectrificationNew Drivemaster from Lynch Motors
The UK-based Lynch Motors, arguably one of the pioneers of the pancake design, has introduced a new brushless range for larger boats
ElectrificationEfficient e-motor designed for solar-only cruising
The team at No Putt Putt has developed an electric motor that they say is so efficient that it needs no additional cooling, making retrofit installation much easier
Outboard enginesMomentum M10 to have a 2kW version in September
Launched at Metstrade, the electric M10 from Singapore-based M10 offers one of the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, as Pulse discovered at Seawork
ElectrificationGarmin’s latest touch screen and trolling motor combo
Addressing the growing kayak and small boat fishing market, Garmin has just launched its largest Echomap 2 touch screen to date and a new hands-free trolling motor
ElectrificationElectric and hybrid marine show hits Chicago in August
Focussing on the needs of the North American market, the Electric & Hybrid Expo is a useful meeting point for those involved in the marine electric propulsion sector
ElectrificationHelix’s Maxi yacht e-power system gives a 480-mile range
UK-based Helix partnered with Persico Marine to deliver a multiple electric motor system for the 30.5m competitive sailing yacht Magic Carpet e.
ElectrificationNine builders of hybrid boats at Electrika 2025
Held at Brinklow Marina in the UK on 11-12th July, the Electrika 2025 event will be exhibiting boats and equipment for electric and hybrid conversions
PropellersJoool’s rebranded smart electric propulsion system
The Joool electric propulsion system was launched at this years’ La Grande Motte Multihull Show, although the team behind have over 25 years of marine expertise
ElectrificationUK electric boat charging project completed along the South Coast
A network known as the Electric Seaway project has become live as part of the UK’s commitment to recharge leisure and commercial vessels of under 24m (80ft
ElectrificationVessel-to-Grid bidirectional charging will boost marina infrastructure
On the 8th of May, Aqua superPower unveiled its pioneering work with bi-direction charging at the University of Plymouth, paving the way for efficient recharging without major grid upgrades
Electrification News
NewsAPB to host 1st Mallorca International Blue Marine Talks
The meeting will focus on marine decarbonisation and zero-emissions navigation
NewsRIM Drive Technology appoints Polish distributor
Marineworks will support clients with sales, technical expertise, and aftersales service
NewsExploMar powers Portugal’s first high-performance electric tour boat
The TERRAZUL EVØ, powered by ExploMar’s 300hp WAVE 300 outboard system and built by Tideman Boats, is now operating under whale-watching operator TERRA AZUL
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