First steps for production of electric outboard boat motors in Scotland

Marine engineers Ecomar Propulsion, UK, and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) seek to make the motors on the Cylde.

The research and development project aims to move production from Japan, to help overcome a global supply shortage.

Ecomar Propulsion research, develop and produce high performance electric and hybrid hydrogen marine propulsion systems and aim to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions by 10 million tonnes within 10 years.

Ecomar Propulsion will have access to experts from NMIS and the Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub, which researches electrical machines and manufacturing.

NMIS is operated by the University of Strathclyde and part of the High Value Manufacturing catapult, which provides access to industry expertise and resource to help de-risk innovation and solve real world manufacturing and engineering challenges.

The project is currently funded by the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund.