All Market Intelligence articles – Page 5
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France
French boatbuilders turn strategic as they overhaul portfolios
New model and series launches planned as builders look to future-proof by extending product envelopes in race for marketshare
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France
French infrastructure investment boost points to long-term gains
Despite the short-term pain of the slowdown that has seen boat registrations slump, government-backed investment in marinas hints at promise of rewards and brighter prospects longer term
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USA
Collaboration, consistency of experience major themes at CES
The world’s largest technology trade fair makes it clear that collaboration and a commitment to deliver consistent, unified experiences are keys to driving growth
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Green Technologies
ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA join forces to develop LCA framework
Task force to develop LCA methodology and tools to help industry adapt
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News
Finnish sales off 20%, turnaround expected for 2025
The opening today of the Helsinki Boat Show came after a challenging year for the Finnish boating industry
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News
SABBEX reacts to US tariff threat
The South African Boat Builders Export Council says the move would retard government efforts to create jobs and advance economic empowerment
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Green Technologies
Fuel and plastics made directly from sunlight?
A new process using perovskite solar cells enables the creation of hydrocarbons from the synthesis of carbon dioxide, all powered by the sun
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Battery Technologies
Symbio fuel cells receive benchmark certification
Boost to roll out of fuel cells for potential marine propulsion
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Hydrogen
Want to build a modular electrolyser?
With green hydrogen very possibly the future fuel of marine propulsion, MAN is inviting prospective infrastructure developers to inspect its demonstration plant
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Battery Technologies
Better lithium battery recycling could cut costs by 40%, study says
An international research group reports that more efficient methods of lithium battery recycling could reduce the price of new cells and curb secondary pollution
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News
With bated breath, Europe waits for US tariffs to land
The EU has cautioned President Trump that it will “respond firmly” if the American sanctions are “targeted unfairly or arbitrarily”
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News
Trump trade war begins
Manufacturers brace for impact as US president imposes 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, in addition to new 10% levy on all goods from China
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Green Technologies
New record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell
During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells, Hanwha Solutions Qcells has set a new efficiency record of 28.6%
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Hydrogen
Poland’s Lamdo Yachts, PUT Powertrain team up on solar-hydrogen boat
A Polish shipyard plans to build the hull for the new boat and integrate its technology on its craft
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Battery Technologies
Using digital twins for better designs of batteries and pumps
A collaboration between Siemens and SPX Flow has highlighted the transformative potential of using a precise replica of a physical system to accelerate innovation
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Green Technologies
Fully recycled fibreglass available for non-woven applications
Two German companies have collaborated to supply the marine, aviation and wind energy industries with non-woven fabric made from 100% recycled fibreglass.
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Electrification
In-wheel electric motors offer more options for marine propulsion
As the automotive industry strives for ever more powerful electric motors for in-wheel designs, so this style of motor lends itself for outboard applications
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Green Technologies
French consortium produces pioneering thermoplastic hydrofoils
As part of a project exploring the use of recyclable hydrofoils for ocean racing, a new type of foil with built-in sensors is being developed by the Minilab platform.
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News
New Polboat report identifies Poland as Europe’s largest yacht-building nation
Polish yards build around 25,000 boats each year, of which 95% are exported
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Electrification
Dedicated electric propulsion show to run again this Summer
Back by popular demand, the UK’s inland waterways electric show will once again take place in Warwickshire in July