News about Volvo Penta and what it is doing in the marine sector. Includes latest news on staff changes. collaborations in the marine market, new products and platforms for boats, generators, retro-fits and more.
Volvo Penta says it is continuing to meet increasing emissions standards with a new, expanded range of D8 IMO III solutions aimed at smaller, high-speed commercial vessels. The latest launch expands marine commercial Volvo Penta D8 IMO III solutions for D8 IPS-600, D8 IPS-650, D8 IPS-700, D8 450 hp, D8 510 hp and D8 550. […]
In 2007, Garmin released the first touchscreen chart plotter in the marine market. “It was a revolution at the time but now is widespread as others have followed,” says Nick Meadow. But he’s confident that the company of which he’s UK and Ireland marine product manager will continue to innovate, especially as it’s got a […]
Volvo Penta has appointed Anna Müller as president of Volvo Penta and member of Volvo Group management Müller replaces Heléne Mellquist, who is leaving the Volvo Group to join the investment company Latour as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Müller joined Volvo Group in 2014 in the Volvo Penta service organisation. She currently […]
Targeted for 2025, Volvo Penta has released details about its Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform aimed at superyachts and professional craft. Building upon the Volvo Penta IPS, the new platform promises a powerful and flexible solution for professional vessels and superyachts from 25 to 55+ meters with top speed from 12-40 knots. The new, […]
Volvo Group has announced its first-quarter fiscal results for 2023, revealing record gains. The Sweden-based manufacturing giant — parent company of Volvo Penta — reports a 25 per cent year-over-year increase in revenue, and a higher adjusted operating income. Net sales rose from SEK105.3b in Q1 2022 to SEK131.4b (US$12.8b) in Q1 2023 — the […]
Volvo Penta has announced its first trial in the leisure segment. It’ll see a fully-integrated Volvo Penta hybrid electric system feature on a Groupe Beneteau concept boat. Volvo Penta is calling on the industry to actively collaborate in the concept development by providing feedback around the desired experience, boat and system design, and innovative features […]
Humphree, a provider of stabilisation and trim solutions for the global marine industry, has appointed Helena Lennerstedt as its new CEO. “Humphree’s mission to provide the safest and most comfortable boating experience possible is well recognised by the market, and the company is growing fast. I’m proud that we have been able to attract Helena […]
Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta and CMB.TECH have cemented a partnership agreement designed to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on land and at-sea applications. Volvo says the strengthened collaboration will include joint projects ranging from pilots to small-scale industrialisation, ‘providing increased access to this important technology for reducing greenhouse […]
Volvo Penta has launched a new range of variable speed marine generator sets, which it says are a ‘key enabler’ for electric propulsion for marine vessels. Now a standard part of the Dame Award-winning Volvo Penta marine offer, the range of variable speed marine generator sets allows shipyards to install hybrid-electric modular propulsion systems. This […]
Volvo Penta has expanded its marine IMO Tier III range with new D13 solutions. The latest launch expands the range of marine commercial Volvo Penta D13 IMO III solutions for IPS-1200, IPS-1350, D13-900, and D13-1000. The company says each package exceeds the IMO III standards and also offers customers the most compact IMO III solution […]
Volvo Penta is welcoming Lennart Börjesson as a new member of its executive management group, who will take up the position of senior vice president planning, purchasing & product and solution development from 1 September. Börjesson replaces Peter Granqvist who will lead Volvo Group’s electromobility technology developments as senior vice president Volvo Group Electromobility Technology. […]