So what are the comparable incidents the the marine industry? Innovations Behind Electric Boats For years boat builders have been including more environmentally-friendly and alternative power features on new boat models, including features like small electric turbines, solar panels and battery banks, electric propellers and waterjet propulsion. In the world of cars, those small, incremental changes have included things such as the advancements and proliferation of charging stations (including ultra-fast, smart "vehicle to grid" and wireless charging stations), innovations in batteries and storage systems, regenerative breaking systems, hybrid drive innovations, semi-autonomous features (such as General Motors intelligent breaking and steering systems) and advancements in lightweight, mobile solar array systems, to name a few. Technology Leading To The Tipping Point The Oxford English dictionary defines the term tipping point as "the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significantly enough to cause a larger, more important change". Photo by Global One Yacht Sales in Brick, NJ. The response of the marine market to electric solutions will determine whether these objectives are met.A 2021 Fountaine Pajot MY 44 solar-powered, electric catamaran yacht powered by twin 80-HP Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motors. Its development plan includes adding 300 hp and 450 hp electric motors to its outboard range in 20 respectively. The company, which has a turnover of 600,000euros, will start building an assembly plant in Floro, Norway in the spring of 2021. Evoy electric outboard motor range Ambitious growth objectivesĮvoy plans to double its workforce within a year to 50 employees. The target is 25 to 50 pilot systems for this first year" says Evoy's CEO. We thought that fuel economy would be one of the first desires, but in fact, it's mainly the calm of navigation. But there is a great demand from end customers who are used to electric cars. The more we work in different places and markets, the more we see that the regulations are different and sometimes more restrictive, which can be positive or negative. The original equipment market for pleasure craft is complicated, with strong links between engine manufacturers and boatyards. Once the network is established, we will increase volumes, as in Norway. Professional builders are used as a showcase. The Paris office hosts the marketing manager and a business development manager in charge of building a distribution network. Development in European yachtingĪfter a national development and installations on professional ships, Evoy is setting up in France to tackle the nautical market. It is thus offering an integrated solution combining energy storage and propulsion. The Norwegian start-up has also formed a partnership with a battery manufacturer, which it is keeping confidential. Evoy develops all the electrical, cooling and software aspects," explains Leif Stavostrand. For good quality and faster time-to-market, we use matching and reinforced subbases. Initially developed around a partnership with Evinrude, Evoy outboard engines were modified after BRP announced the end of its 2-stroke engine brand. "With the inboard solution and its batteries, we are lighter than an equivalent Volvo with its tank." Leif Stavostrand, CEO of Evoy Industrial reorganizationĪlthough young, the company has already had to adapt its model to the evolution of the industry. You have to realize that not everyone needs a large range" he justifies. With foils, we can reach 2 hours, which is starting to be a good autonomy. With a classic V-hull, you can have one hour of autonomy at full power and with steps and a more advanced hull, you can increase it. From our point of view, observed from Norway, there is a real market for big power. The lowest power in the outboard catalog is 150 HP and the Evoy inboard motor develops 400 HP, a choice assumed by its leader, Leif Stavostrand. It develops a range of high-powered engines for pleasure boats and professional vessels. The electric boat motor brand Evoy, was established in Norway in 2018.
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