Canoe Motors Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2025 Updates)

Canoe motors can make life so much easier. A reliable canoe outboard is a game changer for fishing, hunting, long-distance trips, and even river or lake cruising. However, you might be overwhelmed by all kinds of canoe motors available and have no idea where to start with the search, especially if you are new to…

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Damen sets a world record for most powerful electric tugboat

Built by Damen Shipyards and the first fully electric tugboat to be deployed in the Middle East, the new RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah put in its record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference. The RSD-E Tug 2513 is based on the already efficient hull design of the…

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We’ve begun a £1.1 million project to upgrade the Lancaster Canal

Work is underway on a £1.1m project to improve a four-mile stretch of towpath on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal and make it more accessible for residents and visitors. The works We have worked with the Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership and Westmorland and Furness Council to secure the funding for the project, which…

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Increased sustainability at the 2024 Olympics: Torqeedo electrifies “Mistinguett”, the longest boat river cruise show in Paris

Increased sustainability at the 2024 Olympics: Torqeedo electrifies “Mistinguett”, the longest boat river cruise show in Paris Olympics opening ceremony boat parade with athletes on showboat “Mistinguett”, powered by Torqeedo Deep Blue 100i motor Torqeedo Customized Solution’s fully integrated electric powertrains prove ideal for retrofitting the historic 240-tonne, 42-metre-long show vessel with modern technology French…

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The passing of Timothy West

We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Timothy West. A star of stage and screen, he had a lifelong passion for boating and canals and shared that passion in support of our charity in parliament and at canal events and openings as well as to millions of viewers through the Great Canal Journeys…

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Addressing toxicity concerns in lithium batteries – pv magazine USA

Batteries have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, powering not just electric vehicles but also supporting power grids and facilitating the decarbonization of buildings. The demand for efficient and safe energy storage solutions has skyrocketed as the world increasingly gets its energy from renewable sources. Alongside the surge in demand are significant investments…

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Northamptonshire’s historic canal-side hedgerows to be improved for wildlife

Wildlife-rich hedgerows along our historic canals are set to be improved thanks to a partnership project between us and the Drax Foundation, the charitable entity of renewable energy company Drax Group. Volunteers receiving hedgelaying training The project The project will see our local volunteers out on the towpaths alongside specialists to breathe new life into…

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