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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
David Smith

Vision Marine Technologies: Why Electric Boating's Breakthrough Was About Systems, Not Speed

Aerial Shot of the 2023 SpeedBoats that broke the previous 109 mph electric boat speed.

Electric boating has lived in an awkward middle ground for years. Too advanced to ignore, too fragmented to trust. Much like early electric aviation or grid-scale energy storage, the challenge was never raw capability. It was whether the technology could survive real-world conditions, integrate into existing infrastructure, and be supported at scale.

The conversation around electric boats has often drifted toward ideals or aesthetics rather than outcomes, leaving many experienced boaters unconvinced that electric propulsion belongs anywhere beyond calm marinas and novelty demonstrations.

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