b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS Volvo Penta UnveilsHybrid-Electric Propulsion PackageS tarting at the end of 2025, Volvostickdriving,joystickdocking,andIn cross-over mode, one diesel engine Pentawillbeginlimited-scaleassisted docking in pure electric modepowersbothdrives,optimizingeffi-production of its fully integrat- enablesmoothdocking,departure,ciency and prolonging time between ed,advancedhybrid-electricpropul- and operation. The system allows ac- enginemaintenance.Dependingon sion across its heavy-duty range. cess to emission-free zones and is fullythe chosen drive mode, the system au-compliant with IMO II/III and EPAtomatically controls whether the boat The hybrid-electric propulsion pack- Tier 3 standards. should be powered by the electric ma-agedeliversafullyintegratedhy- rineengine,thecombustionengine, brid-electric package, ensuring seam- TheVolvoPentahybrid-electricor both, ensuring seamless operation. less operation. The system guaranteespackage is a complete, fully integratedAdditionally, the combustion engine smoothtransitionsbetweenpowersystem, with Volvo Penta controllingcanserveasageneratortorecharge modes, enhancing performance, com- all parts from helm-to-propeller. Thebatteriesduringthevoyageorwhile fort, and operational efficiency. system features the full range Volvodocking, reducing or eliminating the Penta D13 IPS 900/1050/1200/1350need for additional generator runtime. ThepackageintroducesfeaturesHybrid,a160-kWelectricmarine such as reduced noise and vibrationsengine,andVolvoPentaoptimizedThe hybrid-electric propulsion pack-inelectricmode,providingabetterbatteries.Theelectricmachineandageintegratesadvancedtechnology, customerexperiencewhileimprov- diesel engine work in parallel on theorchestratedbyVolvoPentaselec-ingtheworkenvironmentforcrewsame drive shaft, allowing for smoothtronicvesselcontrol(EVC)system. members. Onboard, the system usestransitionsbetweenpureelectricItoffersinnovativedrivemodes, battery power instead of a generatordrive mode, hybrid mode, and auto- enablingjoystickdriving,joystick foraquieterride.Featureslikejoy- matic power. docking,lowspeedmode,dynamic positioningsystem(DPS),andas-sisted docking in both pure electric andhybridmodes.Thepackage features a glass cockpit system with ahybrid-electricdriverinterface (HMI)view,displayingnewfunc-DIGITAL SHIPBUILDERS tions such as drive modes and battery status. Type approved display (TAD) DESIGN. BUILD. CONSULT.incatcrowther.com screensensurecomplianceandreli-ability. The EVC system also enables engine status monitoring, remote di-agnostics, data sharing, and software updates,ensuringsupportthrough Volvo Pentas global service network.Delivery of the Volvo Penta D13 IPS hybrid-electric propulsion package is set to begin at the end of 2025, avail-able for both leisure yachts and com-YANKEE FREEDOM IV mercial vessels.34m Catamaran Passenger FerryFOGHORN 54'