Tag: volvo penta
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With triple installation Volvo Penta expands its DPI Aquamatic sterndrive to a wider range of boats
Volvo Penta’s DPI Aquamatic sterndrive is now available as a triple installation: this setup will allow larger boats to benefit from its performance and reliability, and increase the power offering for existing boats. Volvo Penta has brought to the marine propulsion market some outstanding innovations. The IPS, born in 2005, has been the first system…
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Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot finally reveal their electric sailing catamaran
Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot have completed their project of an electric catamaran: it’s been introduced to the public of 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. So many talk green nowadays. Needless to say, it’s definitely the most trending topic. Of course the nautic sector can’t be immune, even more so considering that boating is mainly about nature.…
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Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines get more power, improvements
Volvo Penta D4 and D6 marine propulsion units get a full update that delivers more power, increased reliability and lower cost of ownership. The power ranges from 150 to 480 hp. With over 100,000 units built and installed worldwide, Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines can be deemed a very good success. Now the Swedish…
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Volvo Penta introduces improved IPS and new Aquamatic sterndrive transmissions
From Volvo Penta here’s two new drivelines: one is the famous IPS, which receive several updates, the other is a brand new Aquamatic DPI sterndrive. The Swedish company has just introduced the fully-renewed range of D4 and D6 engines, but that’s not enough. Soon we will tell you about the new Electronic Vessel Control, while…
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Volvo Penta, ABB and Chalmers to study fast charging-at-sea
Volvo Penta has announced that they are to complete a feasibility study together with ABB and Chalmers University of Technology to evaluate tech that can provide fast charging of electric vessels. I believe we don’t need to stress once again the commitment of Volvo Penta to green boating. Not that they’re the only ones, but…
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Here comes the new generation of Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control
The Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system receives an all new electrical architecture, and offers further features, such as a single connection point and the possibility to manage EVC functions for vessel and driveline independently. Volvo Penta EVC was first launched in 2003, establishing itself as a comprehensive system thanks to Joystick Docking, Dynamic…
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Get ready for power: Volvo Penta has started the production of Seven Marine outboards
After the acquisition of Seven Marine in mid 2017, Volvo Penta has finally stated that they are building the super-powerful engines in Lexington, Tennessee. Today Volvo Penta announced the start of production and assembly of Seven Marine outboards at the company’s wholly-owned facility. And, from January 2020 the entire lineup of Seven Marine engines has…
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The Yacht Controller remotes are now compatible with Volvo Penta EVC-2 for total integration
Yacht Controller has created the interface to make all their Dual Band wireless remote controls, and those of the new Nemesis series, compatible with any electronic Volvo Penta throttle. The new connection between Yacht Controller and Volvo Penta significantly raises the level of usability and ease of management of any boat using Volvo engines with…
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Volvo Penta D13 IPS1350 debuts on larger semi-displacement yachts
The new Volvo Penta D13 takes the Volvo Penta IPS transmissions to semi-displacement large yachts. It required new electronics and new propellers. Volvo Penta’s IPS has been on the market for almost 15 years already, and it is definitely a commercial success. But this doesn’t mean that Volvo is resting on their laurels. On the…
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Volvo Penta electric driver interface is developed with aid of more than 100 customers
Within their Glass Cockpit, Volvo Penta are developing an electric driver interface to ease the shift into electric boating. It’s designed to make the electric boating experience as easy as possible. Volvo Penta is definitly spot on when talking of (at least) two topics: easy boating and electric propulsion. Combining the two topics takes them…