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🏄🏾‍♂️NUEFOIL E-FOIL!

Neufoil of Victoria, British Columbia has developed an inflatable electric hydro‑foil board called Orca. The board stretches 73.7 inches long and 31 inches wide and carries 135 litres of volume, a footprint aimed at riders who want transport ease without giving up take‑off stability. A stated top speed of 30 km/h and a system mass of 72 lb, battery and motor included, place the craft in the recreational segment where portability and straightforward handling outweigh outright pace.

Power comes from a removable lithium‑ion pack rated at 44.4 V and 1 500 Wh. The battery locks into a watertight bay over the mast and feeds a direct‑drive motor controlled through a wireless handheld remote that charges on a supplied Bluetooth pad. Lift is generated by an in‑house carbon front wing with an 88 cm span and 1 600 cm² area, matched to a PVC inflatable deck that shrugs off dock knocks yet folds into a car trunk between sessions.

A five‑person team steers design, composite work and assembly in one facility, trialling prototypes on local bays to refine pitch, roll and thrust response. The company lists Q3 2025 as the first production shipping window and invites prospective riders to summer demo days around Vancouver Island, giving customers time on the water before final commitment.

To learn more, visit the Neufoil website, here.

⚙️AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VESSEL

The Aquatonomous ASV is a compact, all-electric autonomous surface vessel designed for inland waterway monitoring, environmental data collection, and robotic marine applications. Built on a rugged fiberglass catamaran hull, the vessel is optimized for stability, endurance, and modular payload integration.

At 2.1 meters in length and 1.2 meters in beam, the ASV is trailerable and deployable by two people. Its twin-hull platform improves wave handling and reduces drag, supporting longer missions and higher precision.

The propulsion system is fully electric, with twin azimuth thrusters driven by brushless DC motors. The battery system is based on swappable lithium-ion modules, offering up to 8 hours of continuous operation depending on mission load and speed. Charging is via standard 120V or 240V input, with the option to hot-swap packs dockside.

Navigation and autonomy are powered by an onboard AI stack running on a Jetson Orin compute module. GPS, IMU, LiDAR, stereo cameras, and depth sonar provide full 3D situational awareness. The vessel can follow predefined routes, dynamically avoid obstacles, or be piloted manually via remote joystick control. Data is transmitted in real-time via LTE or Starlink, with mission logs stored locally and uploaded post-mission.

The top deck includes multiple payload hardpoints for scientific sensors, cameras, or sampling devices. Optional modules include a water-quality sensor array, underwater winch system, and sample-collection arm. The vessel’s open API supports custom control scripts and plug-in payloads.

Use cases include:

• Water quality and pollution monitoring for municipalities and researchers

• Bathymetric surveys of harbours, rivers, and lakes

• Autonomous inspections of infrastructure like bridges, dams, or pipelines

• Remote wildlife monitoring and sampling

Aquatonomous positions the ASV as a platform technology with applications across environmental science, public works, and maritime robotics research. Designed and built in Canada, the boat reflects a growing trend toward smart, low-emission systems for inland waterway stewardship.

Link to the official Aquatonomous ASV site.

🏄🏾‍♂️PHOTON MARINE VOUCHER PROGRAM

Photon Marine has just announced a game-changing development in the world of commercial marine electrification: the company’s electric outboard motors are now officially approved for California’s CARB CORE Voucher Program.

This approval positions Photon Marine as the first electric outboard motor manufacturer to join the CORE (Clean Off-Road Equipment) program, a state-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of zero-emission equipment. Through this program, California-based commercial marine operators can now save up to 78% on the cost of an electric workboat powered by Photon Marine technology.

Why It Matters

✅ First electric outboard motor approved under CORE
✅ Significant progress for sustainable marine operations in California

Photon Marine’s partnership with boat builders like Silverback Marine showcases how electric propulsion can meet the demands of harsh working environments without sacrificing reliability or performance. The collaboration is part of a broader push to decarbonize fleet operations in ports, harbours, and waterways across the state.

If you’re operating a commercial marine fleet in California, this is a critical moment. With financial incentives now available, fleet electrification is more accessible than ever.

 Read the full release via GlobeNewswire.

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