Press releases

Volvo Penta invented the high-performance diesel sterndrive in 1977 and has been the undisputed market leader in this constantly expanding segment ever since. The latest addition confirms this position: a 400 hp version of the D6 engine, matched with a refined DPH Duoprop drive – the world’s most powerful diesel sterndrive.

This summer Volvo Penta takes one of its test boats around five countries in the Baltic to show the benefits of the ingenious IPS high-performance pod system with forward facing propellers. Follow the trip on the web via the Baltic trip blog.

Since May, Volvo Penta’s engine plant in Vara in Sweden has been powered without using any fossil fuel whatsoever. As a result, the plant is now operated completely carbon neutral.

The new Volvo Penta D13 MH for medium- and heavy-duty marine commercial applications is a powerful and fuel-efficient EPA Tier 3 engine.

The new Volvo Penta D13 MG marine genset offers more power and high load acceptance, with emission levels in compliance with EPA Tier 3 and low fuel consumption. The secret is the advanced technology Volvo Penta uses throughout the engine.

Volvo introduces a very powerful 16-litre diesel engine for power generation applications. The new TWD1663GE is rated at 685 kWm and features Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to comply with the stringent US EPA and CARB Tier 4i emission limits.

Volvo Penta is sponsoring the 16th China International Boat Show and, at the same time, announcing growth ambitions on the expanding Chinese market for leisure boats.

AB Volvo Penta and Garmin Ltd have entered into a joint development and marketing strategic alliance to provide instrumentation, navigation and communication equipment for marine use.

AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have decided to set up joint working groups to evaluate the potential for deeper collaboration between the companies.

AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have entered into a technological agreement to develop boat control system.