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Taiga’s Orca Carbon electric watercraft wins Popular Science award

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MONTREAL — Taiga Motors Corporation’s Orca Carbon watercraft has been awarded Popular Science’s 2022 best of what’s new award. Popular Science revealed the winners, which features the 100 top inventions across 10 categories, Orca Carbon is the winner in the sports and outdoor category.

“At Taiga we’re building products that are pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re thrilled that Orca Carbon is featured alongside exceptional inventions shaping our world,” said Sam Bruneau, CEO, Taiga. “This honour strengthens the Taiga spirit of relentless innovation to connect adventure seekers to the outdoor world with high-tech and sustainable vehicles that are revolutionizing powersports.”

As an off-road EV manufacturer, the product line includes utility, mountain, and trail snowmobiles, as well as personal watercraft models. The watercraft is maintenance-free with customizable drive parameters and hyper-precise throttle controls.

“The best of what’s new awards are our way of celebrating the most exciting and ground-breaking innovations of the year. These awards highlight the revolutionary inventions that are helping to improve our daily lives, our society, and our planet,” said Rob Verger, editor, Popular Science Technology. “From the future of air travel to revolutionary skin care products, and from sustainable outdoors equipment to game-changing gadgets, this year’s list is a thrilling mix that we’re proud to call the best of what’s new.”

In May, Taiga was named the overall North American winner of Fast Company’s 2022 world changing ideas awards. Additionally, both the Nomad snowmobile and Orca Carbon watercraft were featured in TIME’s annual list of best inventions in November.