Torqeedo

Sixth annual event features boats powered by non-fossil fuel sources.

Torqeedo electric outboards will power Thailand’s first all-electric ferry.

Motors and batteries get a boost for 2019.

When electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo was founded in Munich in 2005, there wasn’t much talk about “electromobility” in the recreational boating industry.

Boston Whaler unveiled updated versions of its 130 and 160 Super Sport for 2019.

BMW and Torqeedo will collaborate on lightweight, zero-emission drive technology for German sailor Boris Herrmann, who plans to compete in the next edition of the Vendée Globe, the solo, non-stop race around the world, which starts in November in 2020.

Torqeedo named Oliver Glück as its vice president of marketing.

The city of Suzhou in eastern China has deployed a fleet of electric workboats powered by Torqeedo motors as part of a program to clean up its canals and waterways.

Electric propulsion systems manufacturer Torqeedo has introduced the Ultralight 403 C, a longer-running version of the company’s smallest electric outboard with an integrated lithium battery.

Electric propulsion systems manufacturer Torqeedo is providing the power for a fleet of 43 custom passenger boats for San Antonio.

Capt. Jim Greer recently completed the 7,200-mile voyage known as the Great Loop in a boat equipped with solar panels and powered by three Torqeedo outboards.

Torqeedo, which makes electric propulsion systems and equipment, showed new batteries and a new way to refit from diesel to electric power at the Metstrade show in Amsterdam.

Deutz AG, a German manufacturer of engine and drive systems, said Wednesday that it has acquired Torqeedo GmbH, one of the best-known makers of electric marine engines.

Zodiac Nautic Group and Torqeedo are teaming up on an electrically powered tender, the Avon eJET Concept, which was introduced last week at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Electric and hybrid propulsion system manufacturer Torqeedo has opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand, to serve Asia and the Pacific region.

Electric-boat engine manufacturer Torqeedo recently signed a supplier agreement with BMW.

Torqeedo said the Travel 1003 C is the lightest and most efficient electric outboard in its class.

Privilege Marine said it now offers hybrid electric propulsion and integrated energy management by Torqeedo.