Press releases
| Watching whales is a unique natural experience in sensitive marine environments. When a new whale-watching boat was recently launched in New Zealand, it was preceded by meticulous tests to identify the most environmentally sound engine alternative.
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| SE Asia Industrial had a very successful D13GE product launch in Penang, Malaysia from 10 to 13 Nov 2009. |
| When the Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi took place this weekend, 44 Volvo Penta diesel engines provided the electrical power for the lighting around the track.
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| As a result of the best environmental features, Volvo Penta has been appointed official supplier of diesel engines to 22 passenger ferries being built for the World Expo in Shanghai, China next year. |
| Effective 20 Oct 2009, Volvo Penta China has joined the Volvo Action Service which is greatly beneficial to Volvo Penta China Aftermarket customers. Click here for more information. |
| The Volvo Penta IPS concept is expanding this year with the addition of a further two power classes – the IPS900 and the IPS800 – with a new and more powerful drive unit and 70% larger propellers matched with Volvo Penta’s high-torque 11-liter diesel engine. |
| For almost a decade, the Volvo Penta D12 has been the leading engine for motor yachts in the 50-foot class. Volvo Penta is now introducing its new, more powerful, more fuel-efficient and cleaner successor: the Volvo Penta D13. |
| Smart accessories that make boating simpler and more environmentally friendly. Plug-in installation of instruments, active monitoring and troubleshooting, engine data in the chart plotter and the ability to upgrade the boat’s functions at a later date. These are some of the options with Volvo Penta’s electronic platform, EVC. |
| Volvo Penta’s new 7” color display is a true information center for the boat.
The display can show engine data from up to three engines, trip computer information and information from different sensors, e.g. rudder angle, water temperature and freshwater tank. |
| Tow mode for Volvo Penta’s gasoline engines with sterndrive makes wakeboarding, waterskiing and other water sports simpler, safer and more fun – for both driver and e.g. skier. In tow mode, the boat automatically accelerates up to a preset rpm and maintains this rpm regardless of what the skier does. |
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