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 is launching its Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for many yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS (inboard performance system), from the year 2012 and onwards. Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking system ‘automates a helmsman’s intentions, compensating for dynamic variables such as wind and current, and helping the vessel stay on its intended course’. Winner […]
Volvo Penta’s parent company Volvo Group has issued a statement on the financial impact of the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The company states that since the war in Ukraine started and sanctions were imposed, ‘all sales, service and production in Russia have been suspended. The Volvo Group has total assets of approximately SEK 9 billion related […]
Fredrik Högberg has been appointed president of Volvo Penta North America. “I am happy that Fredrik Högberg has decided to join the Volvo Penta team,” says Heléne Mellquist, president of Volvo Penta. “Fredrik has an extensive experience as a leader in the Volvo Group, and he has successfully been driving big transformation programmes with people and customers in focus. […]
Volvo Penta and Danfoss’ Editron division have established a partnership agreement which they say will take the marine industry’s electromobility development to the next level. Danfoss’ Editron division manufactures electric and hybrid powertrain systems for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles and machines such as ferries, workboats, and superyachts, while Volvo Penta supplies marine power and propulsion […]
Volvo Penta has developed a hybrid solution for adventure company Hurtigruten Svalbard’s new sightseeing vessel, which will be pilot tested in Svalbard in May 2022. The company says the new, near-silent state-of-the-art hybrid Marell M15 vessel called Kvitbjørn (polar bear in English), has the potential to transform the sustainable tourism industry, allowing guests to experience the remote […]
The overall winner of this year’s DAME award reflects trend ‘to make boating more accessible’, according to the judging panel. Andre Hoek, chair of the DAME Award jury, presented the 30th anniversary DAME Award 2021 at the opening of the Metstrade show this morning (16 November 2021) to the Volvo Penta Assisted Docking System. A further five […]
Volvo Penta has improved the functionality and features of its Electronic Vessel Control (EVC 2) system as well as expanding it to its complete marine leisure gasoline range and D8 diesel engines. The company also plans to gradually make its EVC2 available for D11, D13, and D16 diesel engine ranges. With features such as the […]
Volvo Penta and Garmin have continued their collaboration by making it possible to combine two independent systems: Volvo Penta Assisted Docking and Garmin Surround View Camera System. This pairing will make docking more car-like than ever before. As reported in MIN, the Garmin Surround View Camera System is a product for broad use on the […]
Volvo Penta’s DPI Aquamatic sterndrive is now available as a triple installation. The company says this new setup will allow larger boats in the commercial and leisure marine sectors to benefit from its performance and reliability, and increase the power offering for existing boats. The Aquamatic was first introduced to the boating industry at the […]