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Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor in technological cooperation

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

New clean cargo ship powered by Volvo Penta

The Mercurius Shipping Group, located in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, has recently launched a new concept for an inland waterway vessel, called the “M-factor”. The vessel is powered by Volvo...

Volvo Penta India secures large order for D12MH engines

Volvo Penta India has secured an order for 40 no's of D12MH-350 from Sesa Goa for powering their iron ore barges which will ply in Mandovi & Zuari Rivers in Goa, on west coast of India....

Volvo Penta product launches at SMM

Volvo Penta will launch the new D13 marine diesel engine available in 700 hp and 800 hp for commercial use in conjunction with the SMM exhibition in Hamburg, Germany opening September 7th.

New Volvo Penta D13 Marine Commercial. More power with lower emissions and less fuel

Volvo Penta is introducing the D13, a new inboard marine diesel for marine commercial applications. The D13 is available in 700 hp and 800 hp versions and delivers impressive performance...

More functionality: New Electronic Vessel Control system

Volvo Penta introduces EVC-D, the fourth and latest version of the company’s electronic platform, which includes electronic shift and throttle all the way from the controls to the engine....

Volvo Penta range of 110 hp to 435 hp SOLAS engines

Volvo Penta is presenting a comprehensive range of SOLAS approved engines (M.E.D. and US Coast Guard) for fast life- and rescue boats. The range comprises three base engines, with no less...

Volvo Penta IPS1050 commercial introduction for multi- purpose wind power support

Performer will soon be delivered to Northern Offshore Services in Sweden and will go straight into duty in an offshore wind power park south of Denmark. Performer lives up to her name by...

Volvo Penta – now on your iPhone

Download Volvo Penta’s new App to your iPhone – and receive information on where to find your nearest dealer straight to your phone.

New controls for easy boating

Volvo Penta is introducing a new series of electronic controls with an integrated push-button panel for easy control of different functions. Ergonomic styling with a comfortable palm rest,...

Tow mode – now also for diesel

Volvo Penta introduced the function tow mode for their gasoline Aquamatic range last year and it became an instant hit. Now it is also available for the diesel Aquamatics.

New D13-800 More power at less fuel and emissions

Last year, Volvo Penta introduced its most powerful engine ever – the 900 hp D13 – an immediate success that is now being followed by an 800 hp version. The engine is in fact a direct...

Cruise control

Together with the new series of controls, Volvo Penta is now introducing cruise control for all engines with EVC.

Single-lever mode

Together with the new series of controls, Volvo Penta is now introducing single-lever mode for all twin engine installations (IPS also triple and quadruple).

Volvo Penta IPS: Taking the lead in sportfishing

Volvo Penta IPS for offshore sportfishing is a brilliant example of the company’s ability to adapt to customer requirements. Developed together with leading sportfishers, IPS now offers...

Swedish coast guard selects Volvo Penta for the environment and performance

The Swedish Coast Guard is to install Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS) in an entirely new type of vessel for sea rescue and border control.

Volvo Penta Design Seminar for IPS propulsion

Naval architects, operators and boat builders from all over the world participated when Volvo Penta organised a design seminar for the IPS propulsion system (Inboard Performance System), for...

Volvo Penta at Bauma 2010

Volvo Penta is the engine supplier of the Volvo group and will be integrated in the Volvo stand at Bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany. Based on Volvo as a world-leading developer and manufacturer...

Volvo Technology Award for team behind Volvo Penta innovation

A team of five engineers from different Volvo Group companies is to receive the 2010 Volvo Technology Award for its work in developing Volvo Penta’s Dynamic Positioning System – a system...

Buy Volvo Penta parts on the Web

Volvo Penta is now launching an Internet sales channel through www.volvopentashop.com. This web shop offers new opportunities for end customers to purchase spare parts and accessories,...