Sector: Outboard engines
Explore the latest in outboard engine technology with our detailed coverage of industry trends, company news, and recent product launches. Understand the advancements that are setting new standards for power and efficiency.
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Outboard engines
Bigger is better
Building on following success of the success of its previous Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e electric outboard motors, Mercury Marine kicked off its 85th anniversary in 2025 by unveiling its two largest electric outboards to date at January’s CES technology trade show – the all-new Avator 75e and 110e.
ePropulsion names global OEM director
US Senator, Congressman visit Volvo Penta NA’s facility
Chinese battery specialist enters electric outboard market
Flux Marine appoints senior field sales manager
Suzuki reports record Q1 revenues as marine sales rise
ExploMar partners with Lamdo on award-winning electric yacht
Yamaha Motor Canada appoints new marine division director
Honda reports record Q1 profits despite power products segment declines in North America
Yamaha announces record-setting revenues and profits in strong first half
Ryds Boats partners with Kellox and Erling Sande to expand Nordic reach
Outboard enginesYamaha adopts low energy outboard cowling material
New High Cycle SMC cowling material requires 20% energy to mold, supporting firm’s 2050 carbon neutrality goals
Outboard enginesNew inversion-proof Mercury outboards
Usually, a capsize will damage a gasoline outboard, but specialist engineers Barrus have designed a system to protect a motor from the effects of full inversion
ElectrificationEP Carry’s Gen 2 electric outboard
US-based EP Carry has just launched its second-generation lightweight electric motor for dinghies, with third-party battery compatibility
Outboard enginesOutboard engine market shows cautious optimism amid post-2025 recovery
Despite a tumultuous year demand for outboard engines grew in 2025, with virtually all manufacturers feeling positive about the year ahead
Outboard enginesOutboard evolution ushers in era of more powerful engines
As boats continue to creep upward in size and weight, engine builders explore demand for ever-larger outboards
Outboard enginesMid-range outboard market rebirth driven by innovation
Easing interest rates have sparked a return of credit buyers, driving demand for mid-range outboards
Outboard enginesElectric outboard makers redefine performance, range and design
The initial rush of new brands is now giving way to refinements to existing models, including more streamlined and integrated designs, and with better performance
Outboard enginesNew 160hp RAD electric outboard
Unveiled at Metstrade by the UK OEM RAD was the new 120kW electric outboard, based on a 400V architecture
Outboard enginesVessev develops high-performance pod drive
Auckland-based marine company Vessev has created the VS-Drive, a submersible electric motor that maintains a steady 50°C operating temperature, even in the tropics
Outboard enginesTemo’s new pod drives
The French manufacturer has announced its new Seaside range of pod motors, already in use and officially launching at Metstrade
Outboard enginesRemigo’s new Neo 1500W electric outboard
A pioneer of the rudder-shaped and encapsulated battery outboard, Remigo has added a more powerful model to its portfolio via a boost function
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