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Yamaha Marine is offering boaters a free upgrade to its Helm Master EX control rigging system upon the purchase of any compatible 150hp—450hp outboard engine until 30 June 2024. Yamaha’s Helm Master EX boat control system offers features including ergonomic joystick shifting and integrated bow thruster options for manoeuvring in confined spaces such as busy […]
Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, plans to divert and integrate ocean-bound plastics into its emission-free boating products. Torqeedo has established a new advanced engineering team that, among other tasks, explores alternative materials to further minimise the environmental impact of its recreational and commercial marine products. The team is […]
Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, has been commissioned by Eichberger Schiffservice to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a demonstrator of a luxurious and innovative houseboat, named ‘Kingfisher’, developed by Eichberger. A fuel cell from Argo-Anleg and solar panels will also be integrated, so tourists […]
Yamaha Motor has closed its acquisition of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo. The closing of the share purchase agreement with German engine manufacturer Deutz AG, the previous owner of Torqeedo, was first announced in January and confirmed on Wednesday (3 April 2024). “With Yamaha Motor, we have a strong strategic partner at our side to […]
Yamaha Motor has announced it’s recently concluded a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares. This stock acquisition is premised on the acquisition of the clearances, permits, etc., required by competition laws and other regulations. With this, Yamaha is aiming to become […]
Electric propulsion specialist Torqeedo is participating in a Smart & Green Ship joint research project at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) and the Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems (DST) in Germany. The project aims to advance fully autonomous navigation in inland waterways by researching various combinations of automation and emission-free drive systems. […]
Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has updated the firm’s original Travel range of electric motors, first launched in 2005. Torqeedo says it has sold more than 250,000 Torqeedo drive systems to date, and 100,000 of these are Travel motors. The DAME Design Award-nominated Travel XP, a 1,600W direct-drive engine, is the range’s new flagship. The […]
Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has announced a partnership with tech start up c.technology to develop smart motors. The company says its industry expertise combined with the technical know-how of c.technology will create an innovative platform that takes electric boating to a new level, enabling boaters, commercial operations and fleet managers to enjoy a more […]
The Dutch sailing organisation Watersportverbond has introduced its first hydrogen-powered coach boat, the H2C Boat, at the 2023 World Sailing Championships in The Hague, Netherlands. The H2C Boat, developed by the Dutch startup H2 Marine Solutions, is equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue 50R outboard motor, and is a collaboration between companies, including longtime Torqeedo […]
Marine electric drive manufacturer, Torqeedo, is calling on boat owners to exchange their old combustion engines for Travel series electric outboards with a cashback incentive. As part of a new campaign, the German firm is offering €300 cashback on Travel 1103 and 603 motors for a limited time. The firm, which opened a new Munich headquarters […]
Marine electric drive manufacturer Torqeedo has created two dedicated business units which it says will facilitate a focused approach to the company’s recreational and professional customers. The new Customised Solutions and Branded Retail units will be headed up by Matthias Vogel and Sven Mostögl respectively. “The new Customised Solutions business unit will serve our marine […]