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New: Innovative electric hybrid propulsion system for sailing catamarans

27.05.2025
© Leopard Catamarans

The future on the water is electric: at this year's International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France, Joool, a hybrid drive and intelligent energy system developed by the "Alternatives Energies" team in France. The system is installed in the new Leopard 46 "Electric Drive" sailing catamaran, among others. SeaHelp took a closer look at the system and set sail...

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The future of water transport is electric: A test ride in a 48-volt-powered boat

14.11.2024
Motorboat with 48V Aries-i50 electric drive from Molabo

The small company Molabo from Ottobrunn has introduced nothing less than a paradigm shift in boat drives with the innovative electric motor Aries: for the first time, it is now possible to use a safe and reliable 48-volt low-voltage with safe-to-touch technology instead of the previously used 400-volt high-voltage for motorboating. Now, the award-winning 48-volt technology is also available as...

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The future on the water is electric: New all-electric RIB from eD-Tec for sports and cruising applications

26.04.2024
Test drive eBoot eD 32 c-ultra from eD-Tec in Croatia

eD-Tec (Electric Driven Technology) is the name of a young start-up that develops electric drives for motorboats. A year ago, the company tested the first boat equipped with such a system. Now the Munich-based inventors are launching their second product: a new 9.5 metre-long high-performance rigid inflatable boat called the eD 32 c-ultra, which will be available with cruising and...

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Decarbonization of the yacht industry: New IPS Professional platform from Volvo Penta presented at boot

24.01.2024
Volvo Penta IPS - Sanlorenzo: Eco Mode feature

The future on the water is electric. Sanlorenzo and Volvo Penta recently announced a collaboration at boot in Düsseldorf. The common goal is to reduce harmful emissions, while at the same time the companies promise "unprecedented flexibility for renewable fuels, hybrid and electric drives" for leisure yachts. SeaHelp presents interesting, forward-looking projects in the field of e-mobility and alternative drives...

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&copy Joool Energy<\/span>","post_title":"New: <\/span><\/span>Innovative electric hybrid propulsion system for sailing catamarans","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"joool-electric-hybrid-drive","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-27 20:31:53","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-27 18:31:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/joool-electric-hybrid-drive\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":62971,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2025-04-12 08:54:38","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-12 06:54:38","post_content":"Porsche's collaboration with the Austrian Frauscher boatyard enters its second round: following the open day cruiser 850 Fantom Air<\/a>, the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom is now coming as a classic runabout with a closed foredeck and cabin. The new sports boat also features the all-electric drive from the Porsche Macan Turbo. On the occasion of the premiere of the new boat at this year's boot in D\u00fcsseldorf, SeaHelp spoke with J\u00f6rg Kerner, series developer of the Porsche E-Macan, about the future on the water.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBeing a pioneer in sustainable mobility is Porsche's stated goal, and an ambition that is not limited to racing and road vehicles. Together with the renowned Frauscher boatyard in Austria, the sports car manufacturer has developed an electric boat that is set to impress with typical Porsche E-Performance on the water<\/a> \u2013 now available in two different versions.\r\n\r\nWhile two-door Porsche sports cars are available in a variety of forms, including coupes and convertibles, Frauscher offers a choice between the Runabout and the Air \u2013 that is, between an enclosed foredeck, a classic look, a cabin under the foredeck, or a center steering position with seating and berths at the bow as well. After the open eFantom, the closed version is now also being presented. Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom<\/a> is now also being offered as part of the limited First Edition, which is limited to 25 pieces.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Frauscher<\/a> \u00a9 Frauscher \/ Porsche<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Like our sports cars, the eFantom stands for an exclusive experience and extraordinary performance. As an elegant day cruiser with an innovative, powerful drive, it sets new standards in the maritime world. We will continue along this path together with Frauscher and the new 850 Fantom,\"<\/em> says Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche AG.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBoth 8.67-meter-long and 2.49-meter-wide electric boats impress with impressive acceleration, sporty pulling power, superior performance, timeless design and luxurious equipment. All attributes that also apply to the Porsche Macan, which has set out to be the sportiest model in its segment and is the source of the drive for the eFantom. Porsche is using the most powerful version of the all-electric SUV \u2013 the Macan Turbo's rear-axle motor \u2013 for the technology transfer from road to water.\r\n\r\nOn the occasion of the premiere of the new boat at this year's boot in D\u00fcsseldorf, SeaHelp spoke with J\u00f6rg Kerner, series developer of the Porsche E-Macan, about e-mobility on the water and why electric motors are excellently suited as boat drives.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"J\u00f6rg<\/a> J\u00f6rg Kerner (series developer Porsche E-Macan)\u00a9 muencheberg.media<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n

How important is this boat for Porsche?<\/h3>\r\nJ\u00f6rg Kerner:<\/strong> It is very important for us to show with this boat that we are committed to a lasting partnership with Frauscher. It is important to know that this is the drive of the rear axle of the Macan Turbo; the electric motor is the rear axle motor of the Macan Turbo. It sits in its own customized housing, but all the active parts are identical, as are the inverter and the battery, and the entire charging system is one-to-one from the vehicle. I think that's simply unique, and of course it means you can give an eight-year warranty on the battery.\r\n

What are the advantages of an electric drive on the water?<\/h3>\r\nJ\u00f6rg Kerner:<\/strong> I think that an electric motor basically has exactly the properties that a boat needs: a relatively high torque at low speed to get going with good performance. Even if you want to water ski with such boats, you need good take-off behavior, which is an excellent match for electric mobility. If you look at combustion engines and compare them to electric motors, you can see that combustion engines take time to get up to speed, while the electric boat is already tens of meters away. The basic principle of the electric motor is simply extremely good \u2013 and we want the latest technology on the water, too.\r\n

What limits the performance of the electric drive?<\/h3>\r\nJ\u00f6rg Kerner:<\/strong> The main limitation of the torque is the Z-drive. If we were to use a larger one, the efficiency would simply be significantly worse, and it would then have an extreme effect on the range. That's why we believe that this mixture is actually exactly the right one. At some point, it just doesn't make sense anymore, because it would have a very strong impact on the range, and we believe that this is the best compromise at the moment. It was important for us to use the latest product to demonstrate a sustainable powertrain. This is the second boat we've made together, and it shows how strong our interest in working together is.\r\n

Are electric drives the future on the water?<\/h3>\r\nJ\u00f6rg Kerner:<\/strong> Whether there will only be electric drives on the water one day is a difficult question. I often get asked the same question about the road. I just think that if you look at it from the point of view of social acceptance, from the responsibility we have for our environment, then this is exactly the right way forward. On the water, of course, one thing must be made very clear: the issues of range and charging infrastructure.\r\n\r\nBut let me give you an example from Lake Garda: there are some people who are very disturbed by the loud noise of combustion engines, but of course e-boats are accepted quite differently there. I believe that you should do something yourself before someone else does it by regulation. You should always be one step ahead, then nobody has to ban anything, but you can show that it works.\r\n\r\nLet's stick with the example of Lake Garda \u2013 if I'm correctly informed, three new fast-charging stations will be installed there this year. If you install two or three of these stations, you actually already have enough to be able to use the entire southern part of Lake Garda without restriction. You know how you like to quickly grab a coffee on the promenade? If you charge your boat while you're at it, you won't even have enough time to calmly finish your cappuccino and eat your piece of cake, it happens so quickly. That's why I believe that we will quickly resolve the issue of restrictions.\r\n\r\nIt's a bit like on the road. The most important thing is that it has to be fun. You can only make changes with the new technology if it's fun. And we have amply demonstrated on the road that e-mobility can be fun. On the water, it's only a matter of time. We are on the right track, also thanks to the great cooperation with Frauscher.\r\n
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INFO FRAUSCHER x PORSCHE 850 FANTOM<\/h2>\r\nThe PSM engine delivers up to 400 kW in the boat. It is located in the hull of the boat and can be controlled directly via a Z-drive. The control units are housed in a box with Porsche lettering to protect them from water. Thanks to the latest power electronics, the efficiency of the engine has been optimized and the use of silicon carbide in the pulse inverter enables particularly high switching frequencies.\r\n\r\nThe high-voltage battery with a gross capacity of 100 kWh also comes from the Macan. Wire-rope dampers as suspension elements absorb the immense shocks that inevitably arise in waves and at high speed. The new 850 Fantom offers space for up to seven passengers. The bathing platform at the stern is adjoined by a spacious sunbathing area with comfortable cushions. The Studio F. A. Porsche in Zell am See and Style Porsche in Weissach were instrumental in designing the cockpit. In the cabin, generous seating and lounging areas invite you to linger. The first Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom, presented in D\u00fcsseldorf, is painted in the Porsche color Oakgreen Metallic Neo and features an interior in Truffle Brown with orange stitching.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6MAsNS13w6s[\/embed]","post_title":"E-Mobility on the water: <\/span><\/span>Porsche and Frauscher present another electric sports boat","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"frauscher-x-porsche-850-fantom","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-12 08:54:38","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-12 06:54:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/frauscher-x-porsche-850-fantom\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":60891,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2024-11-14 14:45:46","post_date_gmt":"2024-11-14 13:45:46","post_content":"The small company Molabo from Ottobrunn has introduced nothing less than a paradigm shift in boat drives with the innovative electric motor Aries: for the first time, it is now possible to use a safe and reliable 48-volt low-voltage with safe-to-touch technology instead of the previously used 400-volt high-voltage for motorboating. Now, the award-winning 48-volt technology is also available as a more cost-effective 25 kW Power Smart variant.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMolabo<\/a>, founded in 2016 in Ottobrunn near Munich, has focused on innovation, sustainability and performance from the very beginning. The goal of the small Bavarian company was to develop and produce advanced electric drives with 48-volt technology for use in the marine industry. The company's primary mission was and is to enable sustainable mobility with touch-safe low-voltage electrical solutions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"48V<\/a> \u00a9 MOLABO GmbH<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe result is impressive: with a continuous power output of 50 kW, the electric boat motor Aries i50<\/a> delivers an impressive performance with a continuous output of 50 kW and offers excellent acceleration from the moment you turn it on. As an inboard with shaft installation, the compact, world's most powerful 48 V electric motor as a system solution for fast planing with motorboats up to 12 m and displacement with sailboats up to 15 m or 12 t really has what it takes to revolutionize the industry.\r\n

Advantage: the system is said to offer a silent, low-vibration drive solution that is easy to install thanks to the touch-proof 48 V low-voltage technology.<\/h2>\r\nAdvantage of the Molabo inboard system: according to the manufacturer, it offers \"a silent, low-vibration drive solution\" that is \"easy to install\" thanks to the \"touch-safe 48 V low-voltage technology\". The core of the innovative Intelligent Stator Cage Drive (ISCAD) technology is the new stator of the electric motor. Instead of complicated windings, simple rods are used to form a kind of cage. Another special feature of the design is the integration of the controller into the motor.\r\n\r\nThe large number of bars makes it possible to distribute the high currents on the AC side, which are necessary for very high power at 48 V, over many phases. Due to the low induced voltage, 50 low-voltage semiconductors (MOSFET) are used in the Aries, which work significantly more efficiently than high-voltage components (IGBT), especially in partial-load operation. This also helps to conserve battery power and keep operating costs low.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Molabo<\/a> \u00a9 MOLABO GmbH<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n

Low-voltage systems have a lower safety risk, are easier to install, are less prone to failure and are cheaper.<\/h2>\r\nThe much lower voltages compared to high-voltage cables are what make the system so attractive for boat owners. The reason: low-voltage cables carry much lower voltages than high-voltage cables, which significantly reduces the risk of electric shocks and other accidents. Simply put: the safety risk on board is minimized and manageable.\r\n\r\nInstallation is also much easier compared to on-board high-voltage technology<\/a>. Low-voltage cables are easier to handle in terms of measurement, clamping and wiring, and do not require certified high-voltage specialists.\r\n\r\nFinally, low-voltage cables are less susceptible to faults due to the lower voltage and require less maintenance. Not to mention the costs: low-voltage cables are cheaper to purchase and do not require any special high-voltage measuring technology such as insulation monitors.\r\n

Authorities and motorboat shipyards have already decided to use the innovative 48 V system.<\/h2>\r\nThe fire department of Kiel has recognized the advantages of the 48 V system and has commissioned the Kewatec AluBoat shipyard in Finland to build a fireboat<\/a> that is equipped with an advanced hybrid waterjet propulsion system developed by Doen Waterjets. This propulsion system uses Molabo's Aries i50 electric motors.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Kiel<\/a> \u00a9 MOLABO GmbH<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe boat, which is designed for the Kiel Canal, the Kiel Fjord and an area up to ten nautical miles from the coast, is based on Kewatec's e-FiFi 1470 design and is suitable for fire protection, rescue services, disaster relief and civil protection.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Kiel<\/a> \u00a9 MOLABO GmbH<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nwell-known pleasure boat manufacturers such as the traditional Austrian shipyard Frauscher (see our article on the new Frauscher boat with Porsche drive<\/a>). According to the manufacturer, the powerful Aries i50 50 kW electric motor system will enable the stylish leisure boat to \"glide quickly and achieve a range of 83 km at 5.4 knots with a 48 kWh LFP battery bank\".\r\n

The new Aries i25 inboard motor is now available for displacement boats up to six tons and motorboats up to six meters in length<\/h2>\r\nMolabo is currently presenting the new Aries i25 inboard at this year's Metstrade in Amsterdam. The Aries i25 is to replace the existing 50 kW in- and outboards, which have each won the \"Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards<\/a>\" in the last two years. \"New Propulsion Technology of the Year<\/a>\" award.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Molabo<\/a> \u00a9 MOLABO GmbH<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis 25 kW system was developed primarily for boaters looking for a compact and, in particular, cost-effective solution. According to Molabo, the small system also delivers \"Molabo's signature touch-safe voltage \u2013 but at an affordable price\".\r\n\r\nThe new system is said to deliver 25 kW of power with high torque and fast acceleration, and to be suitable for displacement boats up to six tons, sailboats up to ten meters, and powerboats up to six meters. Workboats are also said to be able to benefit from the all-electric or hybrid configurations.","post_title":"The future of water transport is electric: <\/span><\/span> A test ride in a 48-volt-powered boat","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"molabo-48v-electric-drive-boat","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-11-14 15:01:54","post_modified_gmt":"2024-11-14 14:01:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/molabo-48v-electric-drive-boat\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":56015,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2024-04-26 08:17:30","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-26 06:17:30","post_content":"eD-Tec (Electric Driven Technology) is the name of a young start-up that develops electric drives for motorboats. A year ago, the company tested the first boat equipped with such a system. Now the Munich-based inventors are launching their second product: a new 9.5 metre-long high-performance rigid inflatable boat called the eD 32 c-ultra, which will be available with cruising and performance batteries. SeaHelp secured the first test runs in Croatia on the island of Krk in front of Marina Punat.<\/strong<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMichael Jost is convinced that the future on the water is electric. The now 62-year-old was one of the protagonists of the electric strategy under the then Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess until 2021. Jost is certain that the changes in terms of drive systems will take place just as consistently on the water as they currently do on the road; when, he says, is only a question of time.\r\n\r\nFor this reason, the former VW strategist switched to self-employment and quickly founded his own family business called eD-Tec<\/a>. Jost's aim is to develop platforms and modules between 50 and 2,400 kW for electric drives, just as he did at VW - but this time for yachts between six and 30 metres long.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the environmental aspect, this should help to reduce costs and ensure easy installation - even on used yachts whose drives are to be converted to electric<\/a>.\r\n

The latest product from the Munich-based start-up \"eD-Tec\" is an all-electric high-performance RIB \"eD 32 c-ultra\"<\/h2>\r\nJost and his Munich-based start-up have now unveiled their second all-electric high-performance boat, a 9.5 metre-long RIB. A RIB (which stands for Rigid Inflatable Boat) is an inflatable boat with a rigid hull. It has better buoyancy properties than conventional inflatable boats, is lightweight, can be powerfully motorised and is also suitable for offshore applications.\r\n\r\nIn recent years, there have been numerous innovations in the design of RIB hulls, which have increased speeds and further improved sailing stability. The high-performance inflatable boats from various manufacturers currently reach speeds of up to 100 km\/h or more.\r\n\r\nThe ed-Tec RIB was fitted with a carbon hull, which helped to further reduce the weight of the already lightweight inflatable boat. It is powered by the fully electric drive system from eD-TEC developed by Jost itself; according to ed-Tec, the development time was just nine months.\r\n

The basis for the new rigid-hull inflatable boat was a design by Sven Akermann from Hergensweiler<\/h2>\r\nThe new model, named eD 32 c-ultra, is based on a tried-and-tested Akermann design that has been modified in the aft section to enable the installation of the eD-QDrive 1 drive units along with control elements and batteries from eD-TEC.\r\n\r\n\"With an overall length of 9.5 metres, a maximum width of 3.2 metres and a draught of 0.84 metres, the new rigid-hull inflatable boat offers the perfect platform for exploring lakes and coasts alike,\"<\/em> promises Michael Jost. A cruise speed of 30 knots (55 km\/h) and a high speed of up to 50 knots (92 km\/h) should ensure \"exciting journeys without emissions and noise\"<\/em>.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, an optional jet thruster system should ensure that the boat is \"super manoeuvrable\"<\/em> in the tightest of spaces, making it \"perfect for guest use on superyachts\"<\/em>.\r\n\r\n\"We had our first contact with Sven Akermann about a year ago because he was interested in the work of eD-Tec and supported us,\"<\/em> says Michael Jost. There are not many boat builders who can build in full carbon fibre, and in a very short development time.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"The<\/a> \u00a9 ed-Tec<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe quality of the construction is \"unrivalled\". In addition, the hull is prepared for foiling; customers can optionally choose a foil support system, which should offer more range and also be able to further support seaworthiness.\r\n

Thanks to the absence of the usual outboard engines, there is a large bathing platform that offers easy access to the water<\/h2>\r\nThanks to the compact design of the propulsion system and the fact that there are no conventional outboard engines, the design offers more space in the stern for leisure aspects such as the large, dedicated sun deck and - thanks to a large bathing platform - easy access to the water.\r\nThe construction number 1 is aimed specifically at the superyacht and leisure market, says Jost, but there are already requests for special versions of the eD 32 c-ultra for water police and other applications.\r\n\r\nThe new eD-Tec-RIB has a central control console with two seats and a fully glazed instrument panel that includes a 15.6-inch Axiom MFD for navigation and a second screen for system monitoring, as well as a wired MOB system and steering and throttle controls.\r\n\r\nThe standard version includes a storage compartment in the bow area and a large bathing platform with integrated bathing ladder aft behind the sunpad. A hardtop above the helm station is designed to provide shade and protection from the elements.\r\n\r\nExtensive options are also available, including alternative colours, a modular sunpad with two additional forward-facing seats, a table and a 36-litre refrigerator, Ullmann seats, radar, sonar and autopilot. Solar panels on the hardtop are also available.\r\n

The RIB is said to have a range of up to 30 nautical miles \/ 55 kilometres on a single charge<\/h2>\r\nThe hull is equipped with 100 kWh batteries in eD-TEC's slim battery pack design, which should enable a range of up to 30 nautical miles \/ 55 kilometres on a single charge. These are connected via the Technology Stack and AI BOX to the self-contained eD-QDrive 1 propulsion units, which contain the motors, gearboxes and surface-piercing propellers.\r\n\r\nThe sealed drive units not only house all components (and should therefore be completely maintenance-free), they should also be able to offer plug-and-play convenience. In addition, the AI system should be able to offer over-the-air (OTA) updates, \"which means that the drives can be continuously improved while the technical backbone of eD-Tec is further refined and developed\"<\/em>, says Michael Jost.\r\n\r\nAccording to the manufacturer, the eD-QDrive units supply the propellers with a peak power of up to 400 kW, which in combination with the silent operation should ensure a \"breathtaking boating experience\". The c-ultra-RIB has a standard 22 kW AC charge as well as a 150 kW DC fast charge, which is said to be able to charge the batteries to 80 per cent in just 40 minutes.\r\n

SeaHelp secured the test drives with professional expertise and its powerful and fast rescue boats<\/h2>\r\nSeaHelp, Europe's largest breakdown and recovery service for recreational boating to provide assistance in non-life-threatening situations, which is also consistently committed to sustainability, is supporting eD-TEC's sea trials by providing fast and powerful rescue boats for escorting and securing.\r\n\r\n\"With its highly integrated, holistic drive system, ED-TEC is a pioneer in the field of nautical e-mobility, and we are delighted to be able to support the testing of the new all-electric RIB,\"<\/em> says Sea Help Managing Director Wolfgang Dauser. Test runs of up to 50 knots (92 km\/h) and beyond would require professional planning and support, which SeaHelp specialises in.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"SeaHelp<\/a> \u00a9 ed-Tec<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n

Further information:<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\n\"eD-TEC<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n
eD-TEC Germany<\/strong>\r\nZeppelinstra\u00dfe 71-73\r\n81669 Munich | Germany\r\nTel: +49 (0) 89 360 368 20<\/a>\r\nEmail: future@ed-tec.de<\/a>\r\nWeb: www.ed-tec.de<\/a>\r\nSven Akermann shipyard<\/strong>\r\nRupolzer Street 64\r\n88138 Hergensweiler | Germany\r\nTel: +49 (0) 172 434 38 38 38<\/a>\r\nEmail: info@sawerft.de<\/a>\r\nWeb: www.svenakermannwerft.com<\/a><\/div>","post_title":"The future on the water is electric: <\/span><\/span>New all-electric RIB from eD-Tec for sports and cruising applications","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ed-tec-electric-rib-32c-ultra","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-26 08:17:30","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-26 06:17:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/ed-tec-electric-rib-32c-ultra\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":53464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2024-01-24 09:33:50","post_date_gmt":"2024-01-24 08:33:50","post_content":"The future on the water is electric. Sanlorenzo and Volvo Penta recently announced a collaboration at boot in D\u00fcsseldorf. The common goal is to reduce harmful emissions, while at the same time the companies promise \"unprecedented flexibility for renewable fuels, hybrid and electric drives\" for leisure yachts. SeaHelp presents interesting, forward-looking projects in the field of e-mobility and alternative drives on the water for sports skippers in loose succession.<\/strong<\/strong>\r\n\r\nVolvo Penta<\/a> and Sanlorenzo<\/a> announced at boot, which runs until 28 January. January 28 in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany, that they are working together to bring Volvo Penta's IPS Professional Platform, the industry's most advanced technology and propulsion platform for commercial seagoing vessels and superyachts, to two new Sanlorenzo yachts, the SX120 and SX132.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe two models are expected to be launched in 2025 and 2027 respectively and will be the first superyachts to be equipped with the IPS Professional platform.\r\n\r\nThe IPS (pod) system from Swedish manufacturer Volvo Penta, which is superior to shaft systems in terms of maneuverability and performance, was previously reserved for smaller yachts and boats. The characteristic feature of Volvo Penta's IPS drive is the forward-facing, counter-rotating towing propellers that generate horizontal thrust (see our news item \"Shaft, sterndrive or pod? - The Volvo Penta IPS system<\/a>\").\r\n

From now on, the popular Inboard Performance System from Volvo Penta is also available for larger yachts<\/h2>\r\nThe IPS (Inboard Performance System) propulsion system with the popular joystick control, first presented by Volvo in 2024, is now also available for larger yachts. This takes comfort, performance and sustainability on board commercial vessels and superyachts to a new level.\r\n\r\nEquipped with new smart technology features and designed for greater sustainability, the IPS Professional platform is said by the manufacturer to deliver \"exceptional efficiency\", with users seeing a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions of up to 30 percent.\r\n\r\n\"When introducing new solutions to superyachts, we need to consider the experience of the owner and captain. The IPS Professional platform not only offers a new level of efficiency and flexibility, but also enhances the yachting experience through the fully integrated rudder-to-propeller platform,\"<\/em> said Johan Inden, President of Volvo Penta Marine at the launch at the Blue Innovation Dock at boot.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Johan<\/a> Johan Inden President of Volvo Penta Marine[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n

Collaboration with Sanlorenzo marks a new path to decarbonization in the yacht sector<\/h2>\r\nSmart features combined with the unique design of the platform would provide additional comfort and safety. The collaboration with Sanlorenzo marks a \"new path to decarbonization in the yacht sector\".\r\n\r\nThe latest collaboration between Volvo Penta and Sanlorenzo symbolizes an evolution in the journey to drive change across the marine industry towards cleaner propulsion technology on the water.\r\n\r\nThe compact design of the IPS Professional platform also frees up valuable space on board and is said to reduce noise by up to 50 percent. In addition, the forward-facing propeller design and efficient dual-power input reduce vibration on board.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Volvo<\/a> Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n

The IPS platform can be powered by different energy sources: from e-fuel combustion and e-engines or hybrid solutions<\/h2>\r\nThe new system can be installed as a double, triple or quadruple drive (Flexible Dual Power System), allowing a combination of drive sources to meet the yacht's individual requirements.\r\n\r\nEach yacht can have four to eight power sources, from internal combustion engines (ICE) powered by renewable fuels to fully electric or hybrid solutions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"Volvo<\/a> Volvo Penta Professional Platform Hybrid[\/caption]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEco mode is a new intelligent function that uses on-board sensors to automatically start or stop engines based on the captain's energy requirements. To do this, the platform takes into account the optimal fuel consumption and engine running times to activate the engine for a specific scenario with as few hours as possible. This improves efficiency and extends service and maintenance intervals.\r\n

Functions such as Assisted Docking or the Dynamic Positioning System are also available with the platform solution<\/h2>\r\nThe IPS Professional platform also includes the intelligent functions already known for smaller IPS propulsion systems, which are specially tailored to support captains, such as Volvo Penta Assisted Docking, dynamic positioning and diagnostic information provided via a professional control display.\r\nBoth Volvo Penta and Sanlorenzo have long been committed to accelerating sustainability goals and decarbonization in the marine industry. The two companies are dedicated to exploring a variety of solutions and pathways, including renewable fuels, hybrid and electric technology, fuel cells and efficiency-oriented innovations in yacht and propulsion design.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of the IPS Professional platform into Sanlorenzo's yachts is just one of Volvo Penta's latest efforts to integrate sustainability into yachting.\r\n\r\nThe collaboration underlines Sanlorenzo's commitment to the environment and is in line with the company's \"Road to 2030\" strategy. As part of this self-imposed plan, Sanlorenzo says it also expects to launch the first 50-steel yacht in 2024, which will be equipped with a modular fuel cell system capable of converting green methanol into hydrogen and then into electricity.\r\n

boot 2024<\/h2>\r\nOnline tickets for boot D\u00fcsseldorf (runs until 28.1.2024) are available at a price of 21 and 19 euros for boot.club and caravan.club members, while tickets cost 29 euros at the box office. On Mondays to Fridays, boot 2024 invites you to visit in the afternoon, when tickets for the period from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. cost just 12 euros. The website www.boot.com<\/a> provides up-to-date information on boot D\u00fcsseldorf 2024, including an extensive database and search engine for exhibitors, dealers, products and brands.\r\n\r\nSeaHelp at boot:<\/strong> visit us and SeaHelp Insurance Broker in Hall 10, Stand F55<\/a> - easy to find by simply following the large yellow SeaHelp balloon in the middle of the hall. Here you can also pick up a free copy of our SeaMagazine<\/a> 2024, hot off the press.","post_title":"Decarbonization of the yacht industry: <\/span><\/span>New IPS Professional platform from Volvo Penta presented at boot","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"boot-volvo-penta-ips-sanlorenzo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 09:33:50","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 08:33:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/boot-volvo-penta-ips-sanlorenzo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_25"};

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