Torqeedo motors power Chinese river cleanup
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.
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Torqeedo, of Germany, is a manufacturer of electric outboard engines for recreational boats.
Kayak fishing champion crowned
Dwayne Taff won the Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship held on Kentucky Lake, in Paris, Tenn., taking home $100,000.
Torqeedo launches new outboard motor
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.
Torqeedo partners with Sentinel Marine Solutions and WhisperPower
Electric propulsion systems manufacturer Torqeedo will integrate Sentinel boat monitors and WhisperPower generators into its future product offerings. The agreements were announced at the Dusseldorf International Boat Show on January 23.
Torqeedo powers San Antonio River Walk boats
Electric propulsion systems manufacturer Torqeedo is providing the power for a fleet of 43 custom passenger boats for San Antonio.
Torqeedo powers Great Loop voyage
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.
METS 2017: Torqeedo debuts new batteries and trolling motor
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.
German manufacturer Deutz acquires Torqeedo
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.
IBEX 2017: Torqeedo sees rising interest in electric power for boats
After new boats were unveiled at the Newport International Boat Show and the Cannes Yachting Festival with Torqeedo electric power, Torqeedo president Marcia Kull said interest in electric power for boats is growing.
Zodiac Nautic and Torqeedo debut Avon electric tender
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.
Torqeedo opens office in Thailand
Electric and hybrid propulsion system manufacturer Torqeedo has opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand, to serve Asia and the Pacific region.
Torqeedo signs battery deal with BMW
Electric-boat engine manufacturer Torqeedo recently signed a supplier agreement with BMW.
Torqeedo debuts new electric outboard
Torqeedo said the Travel 1003 C is the lightest and most efficient electric outboard in its class.
Torqeedo signs propulsion deal with Privilege Marine
Privilege Marine said it now offers hybrid electric propulsion and integrated energy management by Torqeedo.
Torqeedo sponsors Tennessee kayak fishing tournament
Torqeedo returned to the 2017 Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship as a main title sponsor.
Torqeedo Group names new president
Torqeedo named Marcia Kull as president of Torqeedo Group.
Torqeedo repowers Queen Elizabeth II row-barge
The company was approached in 2016 to open discussions about repowering Gloriana.
Torqeedo signs propulsion deal with San Antonio
Each of the 43 boats will be powered by Torqeedo Cruise 10.0 motors and high-capacity lithium batteries, using fully electric propulsion.
Torqeedo will unveil new products at upcoming shows
Torqeedo will debut three new products for 2017.
Torqeedo gets product placement in BBC series
The series is being presented by Sir David Attenborough on BBC One beginning this month.
METS 2016: Torqeedo wins top DAME Design Award
AMSTERDAM — The world’s largest marine equipment trade show, METS Trade, opened today at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands to large crowds amid cool, rainy weather.
Torqeedo announces personnel moves
Torqeedo named Mike Shafar and Jim Sinnott as sales managers.
Torqeedo signs deal with Ottawa to power tour boat
The 75-foot, 100-passenger vessel is named The Queen Elizabeth Dr., and is the first of two planned vessels.