No oil, no crankshaft, no gearbox: A radical marine propulsion rethink
For more than a century, marine propulsion has changed surprisingly little. Engines have become cleaner, quieter and more efficient, but the basic principle remains the same: diesel is burned, pistons drive a crankshaft, and power passes through shafts and gearboxes before finally reaching the propeller.
For more than a century, marine propulsion has changed surprisingly little. Engines have become cleaner, quieter and more efficient, but the basic principle remains the same: diesel is burned, pistons drive a crankshaft, and power passes through shafts and gearboxes before finally reaching the propeller.
