Electric propulsion news

Electric propulsion is here to stay and it’s taking the marine industry by storm. Boats (and boat builders) are embracing the technology which enables a sustainable future. Read Marine Industry News’ archives to follow the development of the electric boat movement and find out who is using what, and why.

Torqeedo makes viable propellors from ocean plastics

Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, plans to divert and integrate ocean-bound...

April 22nd, 2024

Leisure Marine

ZeroJet electric powered small tender boat and a white catamaran in the distance © ZeroJet

New Zealand electric startup expands in Europe with new UK office

Electric propulsion company ZeroJet is establishing a sales office in Southampton, UK, to meet increasing demand for its 18kW...

April 22nd, 2024

Leisure Marine

Torqeedo masterminds German emission-free river cruises

Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, has been commissioned by Eichberger Schiffservice...

April 9th, 2024

Leisure Marine

barefooted man attaching battery of electric outboard on the back of boat

Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo

Yamaha Motor has closed its acquisition of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo. The closing of the share purchase agreement...

April 4th, 2024

Leisure Marine

View of an electric outboard engine at the back of a motor boat that is speeding through the water.

Nine global electric marine associations sign ‘landmark’ manifesto

Nine national electric marine associations worldwide have signed a manifesto prepared by the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA), which...

March 12th, 2024

Leisure Marine

Rapid growing global membership for Electric Marine Association

Since its launch in September 2023, the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) has brought together over 40 members from...

February 23rd, 2024

Tohatsu Corporation and Ilmor announce partnership on electric outboard © Ilmor

Tohatsu partners with Ilmor on electric outboard

Japanese outboard engine manufacturer Tohatsu Corporation is partnering with US marine engine manufacturer Ilmor Marine to create a line...

February 13th, 2024

Leisure Marine

Yamaha Motor acquires Torqeedo

Yamaha Motor has announced it’s recently concluded a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric...

January 19th, 2024

Leisure Marine

In Focus: RAD says charging networks cure for range anxiety

Rich Daltry, RAD co-founder, doesn’t shy away from environmental challenges facing the maritime sector. He says: “The marine industry...

December 26th, 2023

Dometic Optimus 3000 Series electric steering

Dometic launches Optimus 3000 Series

Dometic has expanded its inboard electric steering solution with the new Dometic Optimus 3000 Electric Steering System. The Swedish...

December 18th, 2023

Leisure Marine

Nimbus starts sea trials of electric concept boat

Sea tests have begun of the OceanAir8, a new concept boat based on an energy-efficient hull. The OceanAir8 is...

December 18th, 2023

Leisure Marine

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