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Vision Marine Technologies Announces its Participation in Upcoming US and International Boat Shows

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Vision Marine Technologies (Nasdaq: VMAR) has announced its participation in five major boat shows, showcasing its electric E-Motion™ powertrain system. Events include the Maine Boat & Home Show (August 13-15, 2021) and the Newport International Boat Show (September 16-19, 2021). The company emphasizes the benefits of the E-Motion™ system, which boasts zero emissions, high efficiency, and a 90% reduction in fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional outboards. 2020 saw record outboard engine sales in the U.S., with a notable demand for high-performance engines.

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  • Participation in five top boat shows enhances visibility and brand recognition.
  • E-Motion™ powertrain offers significant cost savings (90% reduction in fuel and maintenance) compared to traditional engines.
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MONTREAL, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a global leader in the electric recreational boating industry serving both OEMs and consumers, is pleased to announce its participation in five of the world’s top upcoming boat shows.

Vision Marine will showcase its first fully electric E-Motion™ powertrain to OEMs and consumers at:

Maine Boat & Home ShowAugust 13-15, 2021
Newport International Boat ShowSeptember 16-19, 2021
IBEX Tampa BaySeptember 28-30, 2021
Ft. Lauderdale International Boat ShowOctober 27-31, 2021
Mets Trade AmsterdamNovember 16-18, 2021

“We are excited about our upcoming attendance at these shows, where Vision Marine will be able to showcase to OEMs and consumers the most powerful electric outboard powertrain system available on the market – our proprietary E-Motion™ 180,” said Alexandre Mongeon, CEO and co-founder of Vision Marine. “The electric revolution that has swept the automotive industry is knocking at our door and major players are now investing in related electric solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to further educate consumers on the benefits of E-Motion™, as compared with traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) propulsion systems, a key step in accelerating general adoption and assuring significant long-term growth.”

Key Features of E-Motion™:

  • Range
  • Power and efficiency
  • Zero emissions
  • Noiseless, odorless & smokeless
  • Access to mobile application: 24/7 monitoring of essential functions
  • Sustainable solution
  • 90% cost reduction in fuel and maintenance versus internal combustion engines
  • A unique boating experience.

Sales of outboard engines in the U.S. reached record levels during 2020. Outboard sales increased for the ninth consecutive year in 2020, jumping approximately 34% year-over-year to 329,500 units, the highest annual sales total since 2000, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

NMMA also reported that the trend in consumer demand for higher performance engines continued, led by engines 200+ hp outboard motors, which are comparable to the E-Motion™ 180hp. Such outboards account for 27% of total sales.

About Vision Marine Technologies, Inc.

Vision Marine Technologies, Inc., strives to be a guiding force for change and an ongoing driving factor in fighting the problems associated with waterway pollution by disrupting the traditional boating industry with electric power, in turn directly contributing to zero pollution, zero emission and a noiseless environment. Our flagship outboard powertrain ("E-Motion™") is the first fully electric purpose-built outboard powertrain system that combines an advanced battery pack, inverter, and high efficiency motor with proprietary union assembly between the transmission and the electric motor design utilizing extensive control software. Our E-Motion™ and related technologies used in this powertrain system are uniquely designed to improve the efficiency of the outboard powertrain and, as a result, enhance both range and performance. Vision Marine continues to design, innovate, manufacture, and sell our handcrafted, high performance, environmentally friendly, electric recreational power boats to customers. The design and technology applied to our boats results in far greater enhanced performance in general, higher speeds, and longer range. Simply stated, our boats provide a smoother ride than a traditional ICE motorboat. https://visionmarinetechnologies.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements reflect the current analysis of existing information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. As a result, actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are outside of Vision Marine’s control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Vision Marine’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC for the year ended August 31, 2020, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Vision Marine’s periodic filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. Vision Marine’s undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Investor and Company Contact:

Bruce Nurse
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc.
(800) 871-4274
bn@v-mti.com

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies Inc.
800-RED-CHIP (733-2447) or 407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com


FAQ

What events will Vision Marine Technologies participate in 2021?

Vision Marine will participate in the Maine Boat & Home Show, Newport International Boat Show, IBEX Tampa Bay, Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, and Mets Trade Amsterdam.

What is the E-Motion™ powertrain?

The E-Motion™ powertrain is Vision Marine's fully electric outboard system, offering zero emissions, high efficiency, and substantial cost savings.

When are the upcoming boat shows Vision Marine will attend?

The upcoming boat shows are scheduled from August 13-15, 2021, to November 16-18, 2021.

What percentage of U.S. outboard sales does the E-Motion™ 180hp compare to?

The E-Motion™ 180hp is comparable to the high-performance outboards that account for 27% of total U.S. outboard sales.

How has the demand for outboard engines changed recently?

Outboard sales in the U.S. increased by approximately 34% year-over-year in 2020, reaching record levels.

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