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Biomimetic hubless outboard motor brings smart hybrid power to boating
As we looked at last year, French startup BlueNav has developed a rather particular kind of hubless marine e-drive with a propeller inspired by whale flippers. But while the company specializes in electric-powered hardware, it's ultimately interested in supporting the development of hybrid boats.…
The Smart Hybrid Boating Solution works with either outboard or in-hull BlueSpin rim drives, relying on their retractable turbines for seamless transition between electric and ICE propulsion. At low speeds and when docking, the BlueSpin drive handles propulsion, quickly retracting out of the way at the push of a button to cut drag and allow the ICE to take over. With planned 8- and 15-kW (10.7- and 20-hp) units in both outboard and in-hull configurations, the motor family is designed for use with a variety of boat types ranging between 23 and 50 feet (7 to 15 m) and weighing up to 15 tons.
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