All USA articles – Page 12
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Electrification
Innovative electric ferry design earns international recognition
An innovative wakeless, carbonless electric ferry design, proposed for commuter and tourist transport along the Charles River in the US state of Massachusetts, is already garnering attention and accolades having captured a Gussie Award for Electric Commercial Passenger Vessels: In Development.
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Electrification
Electric water taxi company looks to go global
The US’s first operator of all-electric vessels has shifted its strategy to create a global, unified brand of electric operators
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Battery Technologies
Can non-flammable EV batteries outperform lithium?
While range anxiety tops electric propulsion worries for consumers, boat builders fret about potentials fires and liability risk. Could a new non-flammable, high performance battery under development in the US prove the answer to both concerns?
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Green Technologies
Boats made from mushrooms?
The rebar-like tissue which securely anchors fungi to structures is being examined as a potential replacement for fossil-fuel-based composites in interior applications like walls and paneling
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News
Yamaha tech school celebrates 500 job placements
Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program has placed more than 500 new marine techs in boat dealerships since 2015
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News
Maretron, Raymarine announce strategic collaboration
New partnership will see Maretron’s McConnect technology integrated into Raymarine’s Axiom displays
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News
Polaris Marine to focus on mid-range pontoons through winter US shows
New Bennington, Godfrey mid-range product expected to drive winter boat show activity with enhanced focus on value
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News
Thermavance works to build European exports
US marine seat temperature control system builder finding ‘significant interest’ among EU boatbuilders
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Hinckley Yachts adds Mercury dealership to Florida yard
The US builder is looking to widen its market reach
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Decking
How synthetic teak and other material developments are transforming the world of decking
The latest advances in synthetic teak and EVA foam offer lower surface temperatures, faster installation and almost limitless designs.
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News
KVH to sell plant, HQ
US satcom firm moves forward on asset sales as part of overall corporate refocus
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News
New Florida supermarket includes boat parking
A newly opened Publix market in Hollywood Beach becomes the first US supermarket to offer boat dockage for shoppers
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Inboard engines
Could nuclear micro-reactors find a future in boating?
Used to power warships for 70 years, nuclear reactors could play a role in propelling large, luxury yachts as an emission-free alternative to traditional internal combustion engines
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Battery Technologies
Batteries made from rice
US researchers say that burnt rice hulls could become a key ingredient in future battery designs
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Green Technologies
Renewable off-grid energy
The ability to generate power from renewables and store it safely afloat and ashore is enjoying a surge of innovation. Metstrade 24 showcased just a few of the latest advances
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News
BRP ‘wait and see’ on potential Trump tariffs
Canadian powersport manufacturer tells analysts it’s too early to tell what will happen
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News
Blaze rips through Staten Island marina, damaging 12 boats
Firefighters took more than an hour to get the fire under control
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Opinion
Return of the pocket cruiser
As growing numbers of younger buyers enter the US boat market, a shift in customer preference is renewing appetite for a once near-extinct category – the small cruiser
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News
Chicago Navy Pier to host new boat show in August
With marina construction finally underway, event organiser announces plans to host a new summer boat show at downtown Chicago’s newest boating facility