All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 2
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Electrification
Young urbanites drawn to electric mobility
Perhaps not surprisingly Millennials and Gen Z – those born between roughly 1981 and 2014 – increasingly favor electric vehicles (EVs) and electric mobility in general based on a recent survey by Economist Impact.
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Iconic Marine consolidates manufacturing, relocates NauticStar
The US builder is bringing NauticStar from Mississippi to its North Carolina headquarters
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New on-water food delivery service to launch in Florida
BoatBites is preparing for a full-scale launch in select markets over the next three months
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US tariffs put Canadian dealers in a pinch
Companies feel the squeeze in what at least one calls the “perfect storm” of economic hurdles
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MarineMax closes on Florida Keys marina
News of the deal temporarily boosted MarineMax stock on Thursday
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Battery Technologies
Lithium-sulfur technology could extend battery range, efficiency
Researchers in the US at Florida International University (FIU) have developed lithium-sulfur battery technology they claim tackle the weaknesses of the more traditional lithium-ion (LI) variety with a lighter, cheaper, and more energy-dense alternative, potentially extending Electric Vehicle (EV) range and improving charging efficiency.
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Safe Harbor sale raises questions from local communities
No one seems sure yet what the sale to Blackstone Infrastructure will mean
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US consumer confidence plummets, tariffs take effect
Americans increasingly pessimistic about outlook; pause on big-ticket spending
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2025 Palm Beach Show all about ‘more’
This year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show will run for an additional day
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White House launches copper investigation, expands trade action, tariffs effective next week
Trump’s ‘America First Trade Policy’ could have additional negative impact on the recreational boating industry
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Correct Craft CEO: Strong company culture essential for success
Bill Yeargin speaks to IBI about the role culture plays in the organisation
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Battery Technologies
Altilium aims to supply UK battery metals through recycling
Altilium, the British clean technology company, is showcasing its new facility and ambitious plan to supply 50% of the UK’s critical battery metals through recycling, producing high-quality battery materials that match or exceed the performance of newly mined resources
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Growth spurt: How Freedom Boat Club is conquering the globe
FBC president Cecil Cohn talks to IBI about the race to get to every market
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Sea.AI Brain brings machine vision to the masses
Austrian firm’s AI-based safety system is now available to a broader audience
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The challenge of churn: keeping new boaters onboard
RBFF president on how to grow new boaters and anglers into life-long enthusiasts
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Spain considers emissions tax on yachts and private jets
Left-wing political organisation Sumar is taking its proposal to the Spanish Congress
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Kicker Marine Audio, Intrepid partner on ‘Luxury of Sound’
Kicker’s new M-Class sound system is now fitted on the US builder’s 51 Panacea
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Twin Disc acquires Canadian marine systems company
Kobelt designs and produces propulsion, steering, thrusters and braking control systems
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Aquila Power Cat debuts new Coupe series with fixed foiling
The 42 and 46 Coupes are the first models to feature the builder’s Hydro Glide fixed foiling system