All Market Intelligence articles – Page 31
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Electrification
How the humpback whale is helping BlueNav improve engine performance
New propeller blades launched this week use biomimicry to boost performance
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Remote monitoring
A smarter solution for anchoring
An innovative new launch from start-up Swiss Ocean Tech promises to banish restless nights at anchor
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Boat Autonomy
Driving boats with air gestures?
Touchless boat operation using air gestures is a whole lot closer than you think
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News
Canadian, US boating markets poised for 2024 recovery – Wells Fargo
Economist Nick Bennenbroek says factors in place for market improvement by mid-year
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News
More catamarans head south as SA records visitor growth
South Africa’s Ocean Sailing Association reports significant increase in the number of visiting catamarans
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Outboard engines
New 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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Electrification
Seyond, Avikus partner on LiDAR-based autonomous boating technology
Two leaders in autonomous boating solutions are collaborating in an alliance they are calling “a significant milestone”
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Boat Autonomy
Reality check for our autonomous ambitions?
GM has announced it is to slash funding for its Cruise AV division
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Battery Technologies
March 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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Electrification
Operating boats with voice controls
Move over touchscreens and mobile phone apps, as voice control systems look to become the primary interface between boats and their operators
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Battery Technologies
Rise of the gigafactory
The global switch to electric transport hinges of dependable battery supply, and the so-called ‘gigafactories’ are springing up all over the world. The term is a reference to the gigawatt hours each factory can produce.
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News
Spanish boating market on downward trend
Boat registrations are down by 13.1% compared to 2021 levels
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Battery Technologies
Inductive charging for electric boats
Mobile phone-like wireless charging for EVs could deliver unique benefits in the leisure marine sector
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Battery Technologies
Gallium Nitride enables faster charging for mobile devices on board
Hubbell Marine’s USB-C Power Delivery Receptacles are made from heavy-duty stainless steel and offer four times the charge rate of conventional ‘brick’ chargers.
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News
US boat sales cool as industry enters winter show season
NMMA estimates 2023 boat sales down between 1% to 3% at 258,000 new boats sold
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Green Technologies
INSIGHT | Sustainability: Here and now
With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boat builders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to ...
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News
Garmin presents strongest marine presence yet at CES
Expanded marine display reflects growing number of CES visitors asking about new boating technology
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Green Technologies
‘Liveable’ solar yacht that lifts up on stilts
The ARKUP Liveable Yacht is built in the US and offers 2, 218ft2 (206m2) of living space. Electric motors give it a top speed of 8.5 knots. A new type of all-electric sustainable yacht has been developed by two French engineers, and the key USP is its ...
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Battery Technologies
Demands on lithium battery supply increase pressures to recycle or repurpose, says IDtechEx
Greater emphasis needs to be placed on the entire lifecycle of batteries, claims study
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Boat Autonomy
Torqeedo participates in a project to develop a fully autonomous inland vessel
Development underway for fully autonomous vessel with all-electric drive system being supplied by Torqeedo