Photon Marine, a new company whose principals include cruise industry veteran Tara Russell, is developing high-powered electric outboard motors for a wide range of commercial fleets.

The cruise industry uses many kinds of boats in the more than 700 destinations visited globally, from tenders to private island boats to snorkel, scuba, fishing, sightseeing and whale-watching vessels.

Photon proposes to replace boats' internal combustion motors with battery-powered motors that are simpler, cleaner, quieter and require less maintenance while offering better performance and torque, and supporting ESG goals.

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