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Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change
Who Will Be the Tesla of the Waves? Ep183: Ben Sorkin
Oct 30, 2024
Ben Sorkin, CEO and co-founder of Flux Marine, is revolutionizing the boating industry with customizable electric propulsion systems. He discusses the environmental challenges of fossil-fuel engines and how electric alternatives can reduce pollution and noise. Sorkin shares insights on the financial benefits of electric boats, addressing concerns like range anxiety and total ownership costs. The conversation also covers the innovative advancements in battery technology and manufacturing strategies, aiming to transform marine transport into a sustainable future.
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- Electric boats can significantly reduce non-CO2 emissions from pleasure crafts, which currently pollute more than passenger cars.
- Companies like Flux Marine are innovating electric propulsion systems, aiming to transform the recreational boating market and improve efficiency.
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Environmental Impact of Pleasure Crafts
Pleasure crafts in the U.S. contribute significantly to non-CO2 emissions, emitting more than passenger cars due to high levels of NOx from their engines, which are not required to have catalytic converters. With approximately 10 million pleasure crafts versus 286 million registered passenger cars, this statistic highlights a staggering environmental issue. The conversation around electric boats emphasizes the need to reduce pollution from these crafts, which continue to operate with outdated technology. This data underlines the potential for electric boats to drastically lower emissions in recreational boating, challenging the current reliance on combustion engines.
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