FLIBS 2018: Volvo Penta looks to the future
President and CEO Ron Huibers discussed hybrid propulsion and more during a media presentation.
Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta, of Sweden, is a global supplier of marine recreational and commercial engines and power systems.
Volvo Penta now offers corrosion protection on Forward Drive
The OceanX coating was introduced for the company’s sterndrives in 2009.
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It’s rare to experience innovation first-hand, but one of our editors was on a 68-foot Azimut last summer in Gothenburg, Sweden, when the skipper flipped a switch and put the boat in self-docking mode.
Sailing catamaran designed for people with disabilities makes Volvo Penta stop
The company donated Saildrives and engines for Impossible Dream, which introduces people with disabilities, wounded soldiers and others to sailing.
IBEX 2018: Volvo Penta introduces control and display system for water sports
Water Sport Control is integrated into the engine manufacturer’s Glass Cockpit.
When collaboration equals innovation
Webasto, Four Winns and Volvo Penta launch engine-driven air-conditioning for open-cockpit boats
Volvo Penta announces changes to its Executive Group
Incoming senior VP Peter Granqvist will become a new member.
Schaefer Yachts displays model with Volvo Penta joystick steering at Rio show
The engine manufacturer says joystick-only steering is the next logical step in its Easy Boating strategy.
Volvo Penta develops Active Corrosion Protection for sterndrives
The system uses electrical currents, rather than zincs, to protect drives from galvanic corrosion.
Volvo Penta names Stewart & Stevenson as a marine power center
Volvo Penta has named Stewart & Stevenson as an authorized power center.
Volvo Penta announces hybrid marine propulsion concept
Volvo Penta has announced a hybrid concept for its IPS propulsion.
Volvo officials discuss long-term plans for Seven Marine
At a media event last weekend in Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo Penta officials said the company plans to expand its line of Seven Marine outboards to include models that could potentially range between 250 and 400 horsepower.
Volvo launches new self-docking technology
Volvo Penta launched a new self-docking technology during the Volvo Ocean Race in Gothenburg, Sweden on Saturday.
Volvo Penta commits to electric power
Volvo Penta says it will have electric and hybrid power for the marine and industrial segments by 2021.
VIDEO: How drones cover the Volvo Ocean Race
Before drones, aerial photography of sailing competitions was only available by chartering a helicopter or plane, which was expensive and provided limited coverage.
Zeelander building its fastest yacht ever
Dutch shipyard Zeelander is building its fastest boat ever, a 55-foot Z55 powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS1350 pod drives that produce the equivalent of 2,000 total hp.
More than 100,000 visit Volvo Ocean Race Newport
The Volvo Ocean Race’s Newport stopover from May 8-20 drew over 100,000 visitors to glimpse the seven VO65 race boats and visit race village at Fort Adams State Park.
R.I. launches new efforts to fight marine pollution
Rhode Island hosted an Ocean Summit last week as part of the Volvo Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, the fourth event the state has organized to draw attention to the problem of trash in our oceans.
VIDEO: Volvo CEO says tariffs will hurt U.S. manufacturing operations
Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt told President Trump in January that tariffs on aluminum and steel would punish the U.S. manufacturing operations for the company.
Volvo Ocean Race expected to draw over 100,000 fans
The first week of the Volvo Ocean Race Newport stopover attracted 40,000 visitors to the race village at Fort Adams State Park, and that number is expected to climb until the fleet departs May 20.
Volvo Penta honored at 2018 Hermes Creative Awards
Volvo Penta of the Americas received Platinum and Gold awards and earned two Honorable Mentions at the 2018 Hermes Creative Awards, which recognize creative excellence in marketing and communications.
Volvo Penta names new director of sales
Volvo Penta of the Americas has promoted Susan Bonivich to director of marine leisure market sales. She succeeds Tony Kelleher who recently moved up to vice president of customer support for Volvo Penta of the Americas.
Interstate PowerSystems named Volvo Penta Power Center
Volvo Penta of the Americas appointed Interstate PowerSystems as an authorized Power Center for the marine industry.