“We estimate we have saved nearly 3,500 gallons of fuel per year with Volvo Penta engines,” says Deon Glover, chief operating officer of Norfolk by Boat, which operates three aluminum ferries on
Volvo Penta has totally re-engineered its line of D4 and D6 marine propulsion systems from with redesigned engines, new sterndrive, updated IPS drive and a new Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. “The
Martin Bjuve, currently CFO and SVP Business Office. Volvo Penta, is to succeed Ron Huibers as President of Volvo Penta Americas. Huibers, a 26 year Volvo veteran, is moving on to another
Volvo Penta and Swedish boatbuilder Marell have joined forces to create the new Marell M15 patrol boat, a durable vessel designed for anti-piracy operations, border control, intelligence gathering, maritime security, and force
Harahan, La., headquartered Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, the largest launch service on the Lower Mississippi, puts a lot of hours on its fleet of crew and supply boats, which run day and
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is adding a fourth research vessel, the 42 ft Bob and Betty Beyster to its fleet for use in San
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — The newest addition to the Virginia Pilots Association boat fleet is powered by a propulsion system from Volvo Penta of the Americas that features twin 13-liter 900 hp
AUGUST 15, 2018 — Volvo Penta reports that Peter Granqvist will take up the position of Senior Vice President for Product Development, Planning and Purchasing on September 1, succeeding Johan Inden. Granqvist
JUNE 28, 2018 — Volvo Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept for its Inboard Performance System (IPS) propulsion system. Designed to enable zero emission running for marine vessels, its electric-only mode allows
JUNE 11, 2018 — Volvo Penta says it is “going full charge into hybrid and all-electric drivelines,” offering electrified solutions in both its marine and industrial segments by 2021.Underpinned by the success
