Press Releases

Volvo Penta of the Americas has launched the Volvo Penta IPS Owners Community. Created just for Volvo Penta IPS owners of US and Canadian built-boats, the online community keeps owners in the loop with exclusive updates, information forums and a fun place to share their experiences with Volvo Penta and other owners.

Volvo Penta of the Americas moves ahead of the Industrial Engine Market and presents its Tier 4i emission solution at the World of Concrete Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada

Volvo Penta of the Americas announced today the expansion of the Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system into the repower market.

The shipyard Baltic Workboats has signed a contract of designing and building of a 16 meter fast pilot boat equipped with twin IPS1050 units.

Volvo Penta announces the Volvo Penta IPS 1200 – the 3rd generation of IPS - featured at the Miami International Boat Show

With Volvo Penta’s IPS system, the customer has access to several smart accessories that makes boating simpler and more environmentally friendly.

The new Volvo Penta D3 super diesel sterndrive is here – compact and filled with ultramodern engine technology. The new D3, in four power classes from 140 to 220 horsepower, is faster, more powerful, cleaner and quieter than its predecessor. And now it is also available with a joystick.

The new Volvo Penta D3 is filled with the most advanced engine technology available on the market today. This ultramodern diesel engine is now being launched in two versions, 110 and 150 horsepower – both offering cleaner, quieter and more comfortable engine operation for sailboat owners.

Volvo Penta’s new generation of inboard engines, D3, is flexible to say the least. There are no less than five versions from 110 to 220 hp with the two smallest being low-revolution engines for non-planing boats. Electronic shift and throttle and even lower levels of emissions, sound and vibrations are among the new features.

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.