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New Tier 3 compliant power generation engine from Volvo Penta

Volvo 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...

Emission approved Volvo Penta power for inland waterways

At 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.

D16 marine genset – now also with radiator cooling

The 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...

Major success for Volvo Penta IPS pioneer

Rodman 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...

Volvo’s plant in Ghent first in the world with carbon-dioxide-free vehicle production

The Volvo Group can now present the first vehicle plant in the world that is completely free from carbon dioxide (CO2), Volvo Trucks’ plant in Ghent, Belgium. The Volvo Group’s efforts...

Volvo Penta receives large order for marine diesels from Turkey

Volvo Penta in Turkey has received an order for 20 marine gensets with 16-liter engines and five emergency power units with 7-liter engines. The engines will be installed in new, more...

Volvo Penta establishes new distribution of spare parts in Russia

Volvo 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...

Introducing Volvo Penta IPS500G, the first Gasoline powered Inboard Performance System.

Volvo Penta IPS revolutionized the way people think about inboard propulsion. Just two years after its launch, more than 100 boat models are available globally. Building on this...

Volvo Penta D11 - Compact, powerful and clean

Volvo Penta’s new D11 marine diesel is an attractive combination of powerful torque and high power output, compact external dimensions and very low exhaust emissions. With a displacement of...

Volvo Penta broadens the IPS range: Larger drive units and new smart functions

Volvo 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...

“Sport fish mode”: The sport fisherman’s dream

Volvo 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...

Zap your way around the harbour: Remote controls come aboard

The arrival of the bow propeller has made mooring both easier and safer. However, the view from the wheel is not always perfect. Here is the cure: The QL Wireless Thruster Remote Control is...

Powerful new two-blade folding propeller from Volvo Penta

Volvo Penta is now launching a two-blade version of its highly successful folding propeller for sail-boats. The propeller, already previously available with a choice of three or four blades,...

New QL Automatic Boat Trim system: Always perfect trim

Keeping perfect trim angle and compensating for heel used to be a challenge for any helmsman. Not anymore! With the new Automatic Boat Trim system from QL, the ride is always perfect. All...

More of everything you ever wanted: Volvo Penta IPS multi-installation

A delayed aircraft sparked an idea that would turn out to be nothing short of ingenious. A Volvo Penta engineer was looking out across Newark Airport’s lively traffic as he waited for his...

Volvo Penta Aquamatic: The world’s most powerful diesel sterndrive engines

Volvo Penta is further reinforcing its position as the world leader in sterndrive engines. The new Aquamatic range includes the world’s most powerful diesel sterndrive engine and the...

Biofuel goes to sea with Volvo Penta

Up to now the use of biofuel at sea has been a problem. However now Neste Oil is launching its second generation of biofuel, with considerably improved features. Volvo Penta is participating...

Sportsfishing legend launches new category for Volvo Penta IPS

When Volvo Penta IPS takes a step into the Sportsfishing segment, it is not on just any boat. American boat builder Spencer Yachts, with a worldwide reputation in sportsfishing, offers the...

Volvo Penta receives industrial orders in Mexico

Volvo Penta has received two orders for industrial engines from Mexico. These are for a total of 80 of Volvo Penta’s 16-litre diesel engines for powering generators. The orders are valued at...

Volvo Penta becomes a Tennessee pollution prevention partner

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recognizes Volvo Penta for achieving Partner Level status in the Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) environmental...