All articles by Jake Kavanagh
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Battery TechnologiesHonda to partner in battery swap trial in Europe
Honda Motor Co Ltd and the Swedish startup GoCimo are collaborating over a 12-month battery sharing service that could pave the way for a similar scheme for electric outboards
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Battery TechnologiesSuperyacht-sized battery pricing falls to US$300/kWh
Commercial marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has managed to slash the price of a large-scale energy storage, making it more cost effective to power large all-electric vessels
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ElectrifcationFirst recreational sales market indicators for electric boats to be released soon
The International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) has announced a dynamic plan for 2025, including the release of market sales indicators for both the leisure and commercial sectors
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HydrogenIntegrating fuel cells and drive trains for high performance applications
US-based Nuvera Fuel Cells and UK-Based Viritech have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an integrated, fuel cell drive that will have ‘extreme endurance’ marine applications
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HydrogenGreen hydrogen direct from sunlight
US-based SunHydrogen and CTF Solar have teamed up to create solar panels that hydrolise water at the nanoparticle level. These will create green hydrogen on site without the need for membranes or separate electrolysers
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HydrogenCummin’s ‘fuel agnostic’ combustion engines can now run on hydrogen
Cummins has developed a ‘base’ block that can run on alternative fuels and expects to have a 15-litre 500hp hydrogen version in full production by 2027
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HydrogenNew valves to help optimise hydrogen burn in combustion engines
Pressure Tech Ltd has developed two new regulators to allow specialised combustion engines to run more efficiently on hydrogen gas
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ElectrifcationFrench marine industry mobilises to address technical skills shortage
With 1,500 annual vacancies, especially in its technical sectors, the French leisure marine industry is seeking to fill the skills gap
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Green TechnologiesEnd-of-life boats used for cement making can reduce CO2 emissions
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has partnered with 8 other industry associations to explore the advantages of using recycled glass fibre in cement making
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Green TechnologiesNew hydrogen-powered workboat needs minimal infrastructure
The MV Dirac has been designed with ease of hydrogen refuelling as a key priority. The fuel is supplied in hand-portable cylinders, similar to those for a domestic barbecue
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryRobotics used to help build new generation of Sunreef Yacht’s catamarans
Cutting edge robots are being used to create highly accurate and consistent moulds, with a flexibility said to be greater than CNC equivalents
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Green TechnologiesMegawatt charging and bidirectional power transfer could make larger electric yachts more cost effective
By harnessing advances in electric truck technology, large yachts could fast-recharge in less than an hour and sell their own renewable energy back to the grid
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Battery TechnologiesMercedes-Benz operates ‘circular manufacturing’ battery recycling plant
A new purpose-built facility that has a 96% recovery rate of valuable metals could help drive down new battery prices.
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FoilingChartwell Marine’s electric trimaran demonstrator enters the build stage
UK-based Chartwell Marine, well known for its cutting-edge designs for yachts and commercial craft, has announced that its new electric foiling trimaran demonstrator is now being built.
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Green TechnologiesEuropean project making process on recycling carbon fibre
CIDER Project enhances the sustainability of carbon fibre
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Green TechnologiesGT Wings to develop the self-learning aspect of its new rigid wing sail
As the shipping sector moves steadily towards a net zero future, so rigid wing sail technology is helping to reduce its carbon footprint. Similar designs could find themselves adapted to larger motor yachts, and some are already appearing on experimental electric catamarans, to further improve the battery range.
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Battery TechnologiesNew battery pack design software to help reduce development costs
The creators of electric vehicles and boats now have access to a new type of battery design software, aimed principally at those producing as few as 100 battery packs per year.
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryLargest suction sail to date to be installed on 90m cargo vessel
Bound4Blue has just received a contract for its largest suction sail yet
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Boat AutonomyThe latest trends in semi-automated pilotage and docking
With technology evolving from the autonomous shipping sector, boat owners can now delegate much of their navigation to a tireless, all-seeing watchkeeper
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ElectrifcationHPDE, recycled carbon and natural reinforcements drive sustainable transport
A project to develop a lightweight, single seat electric car for urban mobility is following a trend already set by forward-looking boat builders to create products that are easily reconfigured and recycled. However, the urban mobility aspect is pushing thermoplastics and recycled carbon fibre to new levels.
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