The Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit announced a collaborative initiative for biofuel testing, introduced new marine products and addressed future plans for growth and expansion during the 2023 Miami International Boat Show®.
“From collaborative biofuel testing with NMMA® to the expansion of our Marine Innovation Center and introduction of new marine products, Yamaha continues to deliver the experiences customers want on the water, while simultaneously protecting the environment that creates those experiences,” states a recent press release about the company.
“Innovation is the driving force behind all of the initiatives currently underway at Yamaha,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “From collaborative biofuel testing with NMMA® to the expansion of our Marine Innovation Center and introduction of new marine products, Yamaha continues to deliver the experiences customers want on the water, while simultaneously protecting the environment that creates those experiences.”
Carbon Neutrality
On February 15, the National Marine Manufacturers Association®, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit and other industry partners highlighted the advancement and availability of multiple Sustainable Marine Fuels, which significantly reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining boat range and performance. The event demonstrated drop‐in fuels that can remain compatible with all existing recreational boats, requiring no changes to the boat fuel system or engine. Participation in the event underscores a current significant focus of Yamaha Rightwaters™ to achieve carbon neutrality quickly within Yamaha products using biofuels as a viable option in certain marine applications.
“There are currently 12 million existing boats in the market,” said Speciale. ”The option of using biofuel within these vessels paves a path to carbon neutrality within products already on the water.”
