Vision Marine files patent application for electronically controlled reverse thrust in electric outboards

Vision Marine files patent application for electronically controlled reverse thrust in electric outboards

Vision Marine Technologies has filed its 16th US patent application, covering an electronic reverse-thrust architecture for its E-Motion electric marine outboard platform. The application addresses directional control via motor reversal rather than the mechanical shifting systems used in conventional combustion outboards. Unlike a combustion engine, an electric motor can reverse rotation electronically, eliminating the mechanical gear mechanism …