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The Electric Mobility Revolution Arrives on the Waterfront

Demand for electric mobility is sweeping across the globe, and it’s rapidly gaining traction in the marine industry.

he electric mobility revolution is largely being driven same time frame. It’s noteworthy that Torqeedo has signed by the land transportation sector. Industry statistics an agreement with BMW to integrate marinized i3 auto-

T predict that electric vehicle sales will surpass com- motive lithium batteries with its Deep Blue systems. bustion engine vehicles within the next 20 years. Many countries in Europe and Asia have already adopted aggres- The Case for Electric sive deadlines to phase out sales of combustion-powered There’s a compelling argument for electric propulsion vehicles, and some cities such as London are planning to – for speci