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“Outboard use in the U.S. workboat market is picking up, but it doesn’t come close to matching demand overseas. It’s estimated that about 25% of outboard engines sold globally are used in commercial applications. There’s a trend toward outboard motors, even in larger craft. “Ten years ago, bigger boats would have had inboards, but they are now being purchased with triple and quad outboards. The upfront costs are less, and maintenance is simpler. Fire departments want more speed and more performance, and outboards do the job.” Workboat Magazine Oct 2019 Edition

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GM Invests $150M in Electric Boat Start-Up

General Motors said it has acquired a 25-percent stake in Pure Watercraft, the Seattle-based e-propulsion outfit for approximately $150 million, a number confirmed by Pure CEO and founder Andy Rebele. GM said in a statement that the company is committed to investing $35 billion in electric and autonomous vehicle technology over the next four years, and that the deal with Pure Watercraft reflects its own mission to take the “holistic approach necessary for widespread EV adoption.”

USV Hydrogen Conversion Project Highlighted in #Netzeromaritime Showcase

Maritime UK's 2021 #NetZeroMaritime Showcase promotes projects that are having a positive impact on the decarbonization of the maritime sector. The showcase highlights specific projects in relation to delivery of the government's ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution.

Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking wins 2021 DAME Award

On the 30th anniversary of the DAME Award, Andre Hoek, Chair of the DAME Jury, presented Sweden’s Volvo Penta with the top honour for its Assisted Docking System, at the opening event of METSTRADE 2021. A further five products were named as Category Winners and 15 received Special Mentions.

Vetus debuts new Bow Pro Boosted Thrusters at METSTRADE

Vetus marked the global debut of its all-new Bow Pro Boosted thruster series at METSTRADE on Tuesday. The new BOWB285, BOWB300 and BOWB320 thrusters are the company’s most powerful Bow Pro thrusters and the first Bow Pro units in the 300mm tunnel range.

Estonian cleantech startup unveils innovative charging solution at METSTRADE

PowerUP Energy Technologies showcased its AI smart grid system prototype ChargeUP at the Amsterdam show this week Estonian-based cleantech startup PowerUP Energy Technologies, which specialises in developing and manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell-based smart electric generators and smart grid solutions, showcased its latest one-of-a-kind AI smart grid system prototype: ChargeUP, at METSTRADE earlier this week.

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There is no denying that the world is turning green around us and in the maritime environment, discussions about green solutions have become very prevalent. A “Green” trend is influencing everything from supply of solar panels and biodegradable marine cleaning materials to tackling engine emissions and on-board waste-management systems that meet the current stringent environmental standards or generally help towards a better environment. Diesel outboards, for example, are replacing traditional petrol engines and bringing with them “enormous increased efficiency and tremendous cost savings.

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