Tag: volvo penta
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Volvo Penta self-docking technology will do the job for you
Aiming to make easy one of boating’s most stressful maneuvers, Volvo Penta self-docking system is an advanced solution, targeted for launch in 2020. Just some weeks after announcing a hybrid propulsion, the Gothenburg stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race was the scene for the unveiling by Volvo Penta of one pretty disruptive system in modern…
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New in 2019: Volvo Penta Water Sport Control is perfect for wakesurfing and water sports
It can control the boat optimizing her setup for watersports. More, Volvo Penta Water Sport Control Glass shows the activity astern filmed by the retro-camera. As wakesurfing and other water sports are becoming more and more popular, electronics suppliers are finding a way to follow the trend and offer customers some useful tools. It’s the…
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Seven Marine ready to land into Europe with CE certification
It was just a matter of time: after the acquisition by Volvo Penta Seven Marine was going to arrive to Europe. And now they got the CE certification for their flagship 627 hp model. Competitors, get ready to race… We wrote many times about outboard motors being more and more powerful , and big manufacturers…
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Volvo Penta unveils hybrid marine propulsion concept
Just a few weeks after setting the deadline to 2021 for electric mobility, Volvo Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept for its IPS propulsion system designed to enable zero emission running for marine vessels. We wrote about it on these pages: it was some days ago when we told you about the announcement by Volvo…
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Volvo Penta goes electric, and 2021 is the deadline
Volvo Penta has planned to gradually shift to hybrid and all-electric powertrains, both for their marine and industrial segments. The deadline has been set, and it’s two and half years from now. Underpinned by the success of hybrid and all-electric technology introduced by the Volvo Group, Volvo Penta has issued a clear statement of intent…
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Volvo Penta Easy Connect expands to benefit more boaters
Volvo Penta Easy Connect app is now compatible with Android smart devices, and can be used to manage the small D1 and D2 engines. It’s been launched just some months ago and it’s already time for an important improvement. Volvo Penta Easy Connect is a free app that provides users with data of the engine,…
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Volvo Penta news: Active Corrosion Protection, Repositioning for DPS, Active Ride Control
Latest Volvo Penta news regard the Active Corrosion Protection for Sterndrivers, the Repositioning system for DPS, and Active Ride Control through the interceptor blades. Its seems like we have to call this piece Volvo Penta News, as there’s not one but three novelties to talk about. Let’s see them in detail. Volvo Penta Active Corrosion…
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Volvo Penta goes Electric in Gothenburg: it’s ElectriCity
In the next phase of Gothenburg’s project to connect residents with a seamless, low-emission commuting network, a Volvo Penta powered electric ferry service is being introduced into the ElectriCity transport ecosystem. An all-electric ferry service is to be added to Gothenburg‘s existing electric bus service. The electric marine propulsion system is being provided by Volvo…
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Volvo Penta Easy Connect gets improvements, as suggested by boat owners
As we are all connected, all the time, Volvo Penta Easy Connect gets an upgrade with total connectivity in mind. The feedback comes from the best experts: boat owners themselves. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and more. Today connectivity is something we take for granted, and which we wouldn’t give up ever. At Volvo Penta they know…
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Glastron GT 229: Yankee style, Swedish heart and French passport
Since it became part of Jeanneau Group, the American Company has further developed its offer. This Glastron GT 229 is a very good example. The ability of American boatyards (well, not all of them) to carefully design each and every detail of their models, and not just on the largest units, is always surprising to…