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Volvo Penta engines power through working 24/7 in China

Volvo Penta engines are powering five XCMG XR360E rotary drilling rigs which are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on the construction of the Dalian Bay Subsea Tunnel in China.

Continuing collaborative efforts towards sustainability

As part of the Nobel Week events at Nobel House in Sanremo, Italian boatbuilder, Amer Yachts, presented Volvo Penta with the results of an independent study on underwater noise. Reducing...

Transforming the future for marine commercial professionals

Volvo Penta is helping propel marine commercial professionals into the future with the latest technology in the fields of sustainability, automation, electrification, and connectivity. The...

For commercial marine professionals - expanded product range

For the first time, Volvo Penta invited a global, commercial marine audience to tune in for a live, digital product reveal. With sustainability as a driving factor, introductions include...

D13 engine, inboard marine engines for a longer lifespan

With new Monotherm steel pistons and strengthened internals, the D13 marine inboard engine range for 2021 will enjoy additional durability and longevity.

IMO tier III range expands with an upgraded D16 engine

Volvo Penta’s D16 engine is the newest addition to the company’s IMO Tier III range – cutting customer emissions without compromising on power. The upgraded D16 engine is able to surpass the...

Easy Connect boating app – your new crew member

Volvo Penta continues to expand its range of integrated functions and build on its ‘smart connected fleet’ concept by offering the Easy Connect boating app to the commercial marine sector.

D16 Engine upgrade - now with even more power

In Volvo Penta’s effort to continuously evolve and improve power options for customers the company has now launched the upgraded D16 engine with an array of benefits.

New marine engines meet EU Stage V emissions regulations

Volvo Penta has upgraded its D8 and D13 engine packages to meet tough new EU Stage V emissions legislation introduced for Inland Waterway vessels in the European Union.

Volvo Penta to accelerate sustainability ambitions

To boost investment in exploring sustainable technologies – in line with the Volvo Group’s sustainability aims – the company will focus on its inboard and sterndrive development...

Supplying ferry with region’s first IMO III certified IPS

A Volvo Penta quad IPS installation with IMO III compliant after-treatment package has been fitted to a tourist ferry serving the Amalfi coastline. Offering not only excellent...

Volvo Penta Stage V solution powering Normet’s new equipment

Normet has chosen Volvo Penta’s Stage V solution for its new L-Series platform, which includes underground mining and tunneling equipment. The first products launched today, and they will...

Volvo Penta IMO III marine generator power electric ferries

Prestigious high-profile contract sees Turkish boat builder Sefine adopt Volvo Penta’s low emission IMO III certified marine engine generator sets for propulsion.

Powering two hybrid vessels using pilot technology

In close collaboration with electrification experts, Danfoss Editron, Volvo Penta is powering two hybrid vessels using pilot technology. Set to be launched in summer 2021 these vessels are...

Volvo Penta IPS, a win for customers and the environment

Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units deliver a unique user experience with up to 30% reduced fuel consumption and 30% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional inboard shafts....

Helping heavy-duty equipment manufacturer enter new market

Volvo Penta has helped its longstanding customer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) enter a new market in the port machinery industry by partnering with the company to...

Revolutionary electric fire trucks are out for delivery

Three pioneering fire trucks featuring Volvo Penta electric drivelines are on their way to fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.

Five benefits of Volvo Penta’s Stage V off-road engines

Stage V emission legislation is the most stringent regulation to date. As well as reducing emissions, Volvo Penta’s powerful Stage V engine range for off-road applications delivers improved...

Powering unmanned surface robots for subsea exploration

The maritime and scientific community have set themselves the ambitious target to map the entire ocean floor by 2030. Volvo Penta is doing its part to meet this goal – by helping to power a...

The Mangusta GranSport 33, powered by Volvo Pentas IPS1350

The new Mangusta GranSport 33 is one of the first large yachts to benefit from the new semi-planing edition of Volvo Penta IPS1350.