234. Solar Powered Boating on the Great Lakes
With 20 percent of the world's fresh water, Michigan plays a large role in the future of maritime mobility. Recreational boating, commercial shipping, ports, and harbors serve a crucial role in the economic vitality of Michigan’s coastal communities and the Great Lakes.
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That’s why the Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently launched the Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge to help decarbonize the state’s waterways. As part of this grant, Lilypad Labs, a startup based in Holland, Mich., launched the Lilypad, a sharable, 100 percent solar powered boat that provides a quiet, sustainable…
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