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?
Leadership change at Axopar Boats
New CEO at French electric boat builder
RAD Propulsion grows dealer network in the Netherlands, India and Japan
New study shows most US boat owners factor sustainability into purchase decisions
Axopar appoints exclusive electric boat dealer in Turkey
E-Force Marine evolves from propulsion to package
Lowrance unveils new Ghost X trolling motor
Vision Marine Technologies names CTO of operations
Volvo Penta revenues increase on stronger engine sales
ePropulsion extends eLite motor series
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
ElectrificationUK’s next electric marine boat shows are now bigger and better
The growing interest in sustainable electric propulsion has caused two relatively new UK boat shows to expand, with the first opening this weekend
ElectrificationSpace-saving inboards, outdrives and pods
Greatly assisted by advances in the automotive and aeronautical sectors, marine electric inboards continue to benefit from more compact motors and better management systems
Electrification News
NewsLeadership change at Axopar Boats
Finnish builder appoints new CEO as part of its broader long-term strategy
NewsRAD Propulsion grows dealer network in the Netherlands, India and Japan
The move supports RAD’s goal of expanding electric propulsion in global marine markets
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