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High-Performance Electric Boat Batteries for Smooth, Silent Sailing
Not long ago, the notion of electric powered catamarans was limited to sketches due to the lack of credibility exhibited by marine battery manufacturers. Sailors feared being stuck offshore with the limited range and severe depletion of electric boat batteries against the water’s high drag. However, technological advancements made to the underlying concept of electric…
Read MoreTroubled hydrogen truckmaker Nikola exceeds sales target but revenue falls due to losses on every vehicle sold
Nikola may have sold 40 hydrogen trucks wholesale in the first quarter of 2024 — five more than it had set as a high-case target in a February outlook — but the troubled zero-emission automaker still saw its revenue drop by more than a quarter from $10.7m in Q1 2023 to $7.5m. A major reason…
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Electric Catamarans: Is it a real option?
It is hard to establish the first electric catamaran manufacturers, as some brands are stronger in communication, while others focus their efforts on in-house work and prototyping. Some seem huge brands, others are much bigger and look small. The reality of the markets and online marketing, together with the information/misinformation that invades our lives every…
Read MoreDoes Hybrid Work? An Owner’s Testimonial on the Greenline Hybrid Experience
A Journey of Silent and Sustainable Cruising Embark on a journey of innovation and tranquility with the Greenline Hybrid System, a revolutionary technology redefining boating. This owner testimonial, featuring Jon Fleming and his family’s experience with the Greenline 40, exemplifies the seamless blend of sustainability, performance, and versatility. Their journey with the hybrid yacht spanned…
Read MoreWe ‘reel in’ thousands of young people to fishing programme
The UK’s most popular programme of angling events has got underway. The Let’s Fish! events, offer the opportunity for thousands of local people to pick up a fishing pole and enjoy spending time by the water’s edge. Let’s Fish! Let’s Fish! is a national programme of over 400 introductory events taking place across England and…
Read MoreUS aims to drastically reduce costs of hydrogen electrolysers within two years
The US government’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) plans to drive the cost of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers to a quarter of their current cost within two years, according to its latest Multi-Year Program Plan. The agency, which is the Department of Energy’s office for H2 research, development and deployment with a…
Read MoreePropulsion eLite Named 2024 Top Product
Atlanta, Ga. – ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today the ePropulsion eLite electric outboard has been named one of Boating Industry’s 2024 Top Products. To be eligible for consideration, products or services must have been introduced or significantly updated since January 2023. With hundreds of…
Read MoreBaltic Yachts’ double success at the World Superyacht Awards
BALTIC 111 RAVEN Concept: Jarkko Jämsén Naval architect: Botin Partners Exterior and interior design: Jarkko Jämsén Structural Engineering: PURE Design and Engineering Owner’s project manager: Garth Brewer, A2B Marine Projects Sailing Manager: Klabbe Nylöf Baltic Yachts Project Management: Sam Evans, Mattias Svenlin Baltic Yachts has a remarkable track record of success in superyacht industry…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Helps To Protect Historic Canal Bridges From Vehicle Strikes
An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) CCTV system is being trialled by the Canal & River Trust charity on the Lancaster Canal to catch careless hit-and-run motorists, who each year cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to historic hump-back canal bridges. As well as inconvenience to local residents and boaters, vehicle strikes on 200-year-old stone…
Read MoreDharma Kovvuri Appointed as Chair of our Regional Advisory Board North West
We have secured Dharma Kovvuri as the chair of the region’s Advisory Board. The appointment of Dharma Kovvuri, who has a senior 30-year career based in the North West and is currently a Dean and Academic Director at the University of Central Lancashire, comes as our campaigns to raise the funds and support needed to…
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