Press releases

6/12/2008Volvo Penta announces 97 independent boat builders have integrated Volvo Penta Inboard Performance Systems (IPS)Emphasizes large commitment by Boat Builders with more than 130 models now in production.
4/14/2008Volvo Penta in Phuket , ThailandThere are a growing number of leisure boats in Thailand with Volvo Penta state-of-the-art power systems. The Volvo Penta dealer network is getting ready to service these boats.
2/15/2008New 16-litre Volvo Penta Tier 3/Stage 3 diesel engineThe new TAD1650VE diesel engine is Volvo Penta’s latest and most powerful engine for off-road and stationary applications. The engine combines impressive power and torque with exhaust emissions that comply with the world’s most stringent regulations: EPA/CARB Tier 3 and EU Stage 3.
11/16/2007New Tier 3 compliant power generation engine from Volvo PentaVolvo Penta’s new 250-350 kWe power generation engine is a completely new, high-tech design. It satisfies the toughest existing emissions requirements – EPA/CARB Tier 3. The Volvo Penta TAD1350 series is very reliable and durable, and is manufactured in one of the world’s most advanced and quality-assured plants.
11/6/2007Emission approved Volvo Penta power for inland waterwaysAt the Europort trade show, Volvo Penta is presenting a 5 to 16-litre range for inland waterways duty, covering both propulsion engines and complete marine gensets.
11/6/2007D16 marine genset – now also with radiator coolingThe D16 was introduced as a marine genset one and a half years ago and quickly became a success. Now it is also available with radiator cooling. The new model has been developed for emergency and in-harbour duties aboard merchant ships as well as offshore applications.
10/8/2007Major success for Volvo Penta IPS pioneerRodman was one of the first boat builders in the world to adopt Volvo Penta’s IPS system. As early as in January, 2005, the company launched its 41-foot flybridge yacht with IPS. This pioneering spirit has paid off. Sales have grown considerably and today, the company has five models with IPS and has delivered more than 150 boats with the system to customers.
9/3/2007Volvo Penta establishes new distribution of spare parts in RussiaVolvo Penta has started an entirely new distribution system for spare parts in Russia. The system is strategically important on a growing market in which Volvo Penta’s engine sales are rising sharply.
7/16/2007Volvo Penta broadens the IPS range: Larger drive units and new smart functionsVolvo Penta IPS has met with resounding success. After just over two years, the system is now installed in more than 100 boat models from 30 to 75 feet by leading boat builders the world over.
7/16/2007“Sport fish mode”: The sport fisherman’s dreamVolvo Penta IPS is highly suited for sport fishing. The stern is unobstructed and the propellers are located under the hull where the risk of the line becoming entangled is minimal. Volvo Penta is now launching a function that has been specially developed for deep sea sport fishing, the “sport fish mode”.
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