All Market Intelligence articles – Page 2
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Green Technologies
Printed solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface
New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear
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News
Confindustria Nautica: Italian industry outlook remains positive
Despite some uncertainty in the small-boat market, the sector-wide outlook is good
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News
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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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Boatbuilders venture into outer space
The specialist skills in advanced carbon fibre composites and the ability to create bespoke items has allowed the boatbuilding sector to create modules for spacecraft
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Green Technologies
Breakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production
Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce
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Electrification
Innovative new plant to provide Australia with more efficient lithium processing
Chemicals giant Calix has collaborated with Pilbara Minerals to develop a revolutionary new processing plant for refining lithium in a more sustainable way
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Battery Technologies
Formula 1 inspired solid state battery prototype offers potential 1,000 km range
Mercedes-Benz has developed a new battery from its racing projects that will be lighter than existing versions whilst also offering improved endurance
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Electrification
ZF’s award-winning I2SM motor moves the mobility industry away from rare earth magnets
More efficient and compact electrification in the marine sector is being helped by advances in separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) for road applications
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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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News
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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News
Korea Boating Conference puts spotlight on technology, skills training
The two-day industry event included presentations by IBI correspondents
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News
Africa trade chief: Agoa threat ‘an opportunity to explore new markets’
The loss of preferential trade access to the US market could work in South Africa’s favour
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Battery Technologies
Altering anode texture could lead to a major battery breakthrough
Changes in the texture of the soft metal used in solid-state battery anodes could improve efficiency a factor of 10
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Boat Autonomy
Autonomous ‘charter’ vessels now capable of trans-Atlantic voyaging
The British enterprise company Zero USV has launched the latest of its ‘over-the-horizon’ 12m autonomous vessel, bringing uncrewed leisure vessels a step closer
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Green Technologies
Hefring Marine’s AI system helps reduce fuel costs and improve comfort afloat
The Icelandic tech company Hefring Marine has developed an Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) which has been tested by Dutch pilots and proven to improve efficiency
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Hydrogen
Fuel cells for passenger cruising pave the way for large scale leisure propulsion
A Dutch pioneer of hydrogen fuel cell technology, Zepp.solutions, has been tasked with making river cruise ships zero-emissions to meet tightening regulations
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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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Hydrogen
EODev receives Type Approval Certificate for the REXH2
The certification is the first issued by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for a marine hydrogen fuel cell system
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Hydrogen
Honda’s new generation of fuel cell promises lower costs
Honda Motor Co has revealed a new design of fuel cell that is said to cost half as much to produce as its predecessors but has three times the energy density
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News
The challenge of churn: keeping new boaters onboard
RBFF president on how to grow new boaters and anglers into life-long enthusiasts