All Engines and Propellers articles – Page 7
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Outboard enginesKahe Nautic and its new versatile Pod 600
Based in Lacanau, on the Atlantic coast of south-west France, Kahe E-Nautic is a new company that has developed a versatile type of small electric drive.
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Outboard enginesConsumer confusion: A word on watts
Most buyers understand the horsepower rating for ICE outboards, but kilowatts is more confusing.
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Outboard enginesBigger 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.
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Outboard enginesElectric outboards, thrusters and pods
The lines are blurring between electric outboards, steerable pods and retractable thrusters. Whilst motors continue to get smaller and more powerful, the emphasis is shifting towards more energy-dense batteries, with easier recycling
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Outboard enginesGreat things in small packages
Despite advances in portable electric motors, manufacturers of internal combustion portables continue launching new product aimed at capturing further market share
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Outboard enginesWhy size matters
Multiple new product launches create a world of wonder in a segment defined by technical innovation and engineering magic
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Outboard enginesMid-range outboards - The heart of the market
Reaching consumers in the highly competitive mid-range outboard segment requires imagination and a comprehensive product line
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Outboard enginesDespite the rise of electric, ICE still reigns supreme
Internal combustion outboards have been villainised in recent years, but new data suggests that when combined with sustainable fuels the venerable ICE outboard remains the top choice for powering a wide range of vessels
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Outboard enginesVolvo provides scholarships for hydrogen ICE research
Whilst the development of electric engines continues to grow apace, there is a school of thought that feels that burning hydrogen in existing internal combustion engine (ICE) technology may be greener. A champion of this approach is the Swedish car maker Volvo
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ElectrifcationHow the humpback whale is helping BlueNav improve engine performance
New propeller blades launched this week use biomimicry to boost performance
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Outboard enginesNew axial flux motors. Twice the power and four times the torque
The latest designs of axial flux electric motors are set to ‘revolutionise’ performance e-drives and are being adapted to aviation and maritime applications
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Battery TechnologiesMarch symposium - improving the charging infrastructure
The roll-out of a viable charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) and - indirectly - electric boats is gathering pace, encouraged by some government initiatives and the imposition of Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) in large cities.
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Outboard enginesTorqeedo’s refreshed Travel motor series
DESIGN REFINEMENTS TO Torqeedo’s next generation
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Battery TechnologiesNew Mercedes electric truck tech could lead to extra-long range for larger yachts
Tackling the electrification of the heavy truck sector is leading directly to better drive trains and battery performance for equally heavy boats.
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Outboard enginesSustainable fuels power Cox Marine in record breaker
Diesel outboard manufacturer clocks two new speed records using second-generation biofuel
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FranceCleantech energy hub expands
From its base in La Rochelle, France, OceansLab develops scalable systems for the generation and storage of clean, zero-emissions energy.
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Outboard enginesNew mesh to tackle electromagnetic interference
Just how we shield sensitive onboard components from the effects of propulsion-generated EM radiation is becoming a significant issue
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Marine ElectronicsPiet Brouwer Electrotechnology develops futureproof e-drive platform.
Company also developing an energy and power management system
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Marine ElectronicsTECO’s Heavy-Duty Marine Fuel Cell
Power dense, compact module going through type approval
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