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| Producer: | Torqeedo (DE) |
Suzuki DF300B
Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the all–new DF300B, which is the latest outboard model to join Suzuki’s existing ‘GEKI’ series of dual-propeller outboards
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| Producer: | Torqeedo (DE) |
It’s time for a new chapter in the history of boat drives. With deep blue, this chapter has been started.
Powerful electric drives, using only high-tech components, industrially developed and manufactured, independent from the world’s oil resources and the market price of petrol. Clean for the water and the air. Driven with regenerative energy and therefore operable in the most remote places of the world.
And the best part? We’re not talking about a vision that might be interesting at some time in the future. We’re talking about now; a product that makes sense today. Because it’s economically viable for frequent users. For boat owners on green lakes on which the use of petrol engines is restricted or banned, it means a leap into a new class of performance without costing a fortune.
The fact that the drives set new standards in terms of convenience, efficiency and safety is more or less a given. It wouldn’t be a Torqeedo otherwise.
Flat Fee Boating – economical electric mobility for commercial and frequent users
The most significant cost item with the Deep Blue drive system is the battery bank. Thanks to the cooperation between Torqeedo and Johnson Controls, the capacity is guaranteed for 9 years. You can be sure that, after 9 years of
use, the battery will still retain 80% of the original capacity. Even if you use it every day.
Zodiac DeepBlueAre your petrol costs higher than 4,642 Euros per year? If they are, it’s worth checking whether switching to electric motors would meet your speed and range requirements. It might be worth making the change to electric mobility
today. In doing so, you’re protecting yourself from the increases in petrol price that can be expected for many years. Plus, you’re setting an example for ecological sensibility, for consideration of nature – that we can maintain our mobility even under changing environmental conditions.
Deep Blue - System
Motor and motor electronics: specially developed for the requirements of the Deep Blue vector-controlled brushless motor. Highest efficiency (98%). Suitable for salt water cooling. Waterproof to IP 67. With can interface NMEA 2000 / J1939.
Propeller with Hub-Vortex-Vane (HVV): First of all, there’s the propeller; as with all Torqeedo drives, specially calculated using methods from commercial ships. But this time, we’ve taken it a step further: Hub-Vortex-Vanes is also a commercial ship technology used by only some of the most modern ships. Amongst others, submarines in the German navy. With Deep Blue, Torqeedo is the first company in the boat industry to introduce this technology. The HVV geometry ensures that the propeller hub doesn’t primarily create turbulence and losses but additional thrust. Here, the propeller geometry and hub cover are tuned to each other and a mini propeller is added at the end of the hub. Actually quite simple. When you come to think of it.
Gearbox: Perfectly matched to fit Deep Blue’s requirements. Low maintenance.
Venting-breathing-seal-combination (VBSC): Combined ventilation and breathing seal – waterproof, of course. One component permits slow exchange of air through a membrane to compensate for changes in temperature and prevent the formation of moisture internally within the battery. The second component permits rapid removal of gases in the unlikely event that the hardware protection trips and a cell discharges. In this case, the gases produced are led out of the boat via a tube into the air so that there is no danger for the occupants.
Connection Box: Deep Blue’s nerve centre. All electrical and signal cables are brought together here. Provides connection for 2-4 batteries. Contains hardware-based safety system. Waterproof to IP 67 with water sensor.
Charger: From the automotive industry. As with all components, waterproof to IP67. Charging capacity can be controlled via the display.
12 V Battery (not shown): provides the power needed to switch the highvoltage battery back on after it’s been powered down. Supplies 12 V for the on-board network and is automatically charged from the high voltage battery.
On-board computer and touchscreen Display: 5.7” with 14 different screens. As with all Torqeedo drives, information about GPS-based range, speed over ground, battery charge status, etc. is available. In addition, Deep Blue’s on-board computer can include different destinations and provide range, distance and arrival time information for them. The direction of the destination is even shown in the built-in compass.
Electronic remote throttle:
With Power-Trim-and-Tilt (PTT) function, including neutral lock, and „kill switch“.
High-voltage battery: With its roots coming from the automotive industry, the battery has been adapted to operate in the rigorous marine environment and is waterproof rated to IP67. It’s completely integrated into the DEEP BLUE information and safety system. Implemented as a floating earth with integrated isolation monitor and shielded cables. This combination ensures proper protection against electric shock and is also found in advanced electric cars. Cells implemented as safety cells, each with several hardware safety mechanisms. Battery management system with additional protection and balancing functions for safeguarding the service life.
Pilot Line: All Deep Blue components are attached to a Pilot Line. If a safety-related problem occurs in one component, all other components are immediately switched off.
Plugs: 12 cables for high voltage, low voltage and various signals - all in one waterproof master cable and plug. That creates order, making installation and maintenance simple and safe.
OUTBOARD
Input power 55 kW / 75 HP
Propulsion power 29.7 kW / 40.5 HP
Comparable petrol outboards 58 kW / 80 HP
Overall efficiency 54%
Weight 125 kg
Shaft length 20“ (510 mm)
BATTERY
Capacity 13 kWh
Charge 40 Ah
Nominal voltage 325 V
Weight 149 kg (328 lbs)
TOTAL SYSTEM WEIGHT
With 2 batteries 463 kg (1,021 lbs)
With 3 batteries 608 kg (1,340 lbs)
With 4 batteries 753 kg (1,660 lbs)
The battery that came from a car: cooperation between Torqeedo & Johnson Controls
The development and production of batteries for electric mobility in the automotive industry requires immense investments. Johnson Controls is one of the market leaders in the field and has been first in the world to produce Lithium-Ion batteries for hybrid vehicles in mass production. As a result of cooperation between Torqeedo and Johnson Controls, the batteries from serial automotive production can, for the first time, be used in the boat industry. On behalf johnson-controls-logoof Torqeedo, and to our specification, Johnson Controls has further developed the automotive batteries for use in boats. The result is a battery that brings lithium battery performance in the boat industry to a new level: proven battery technology as used in cars, 9-year warranty of capacity, automotive industry safety standards.
Deep Blue with 3 batteries on a Palena 5.2, 500 kg unladen weight
Speed in km/h
Range in km Running time in hours
Slow speed 9 117.0 13:00
Half speed 20 41.1 2:03
Full power 50 35.5 0:42
Flat Fee Boating – economical electric mobility for commercial and frequent users
The most significant cost item with the Deep Blue drive system is the battery bank. Thanks to the cooperation between Torqeedo and Johnson Controls, the capacity is guaranteed for 9 years. You can be sure that, after 9 years of
use, the battery will still retain 80% of the original capacity. Even if you use it every day.
Zodiac DeepBlueAre your petrol costs higher than 4,642 Euros per year? If they are, it’s worth checking whether switching to electric motors would meet your speed and range requirements. It might be worth making the change to electric mobility
today. In doing so, you’re protecting yourself from the increases in petrol price that can be expected for many years. Plus, you’re setting an example for ecological sensibility, for consideration of nature – that we can maintain our mobility even under changing environmental conditions.
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with Deep Blue
Deep Blue operating costs
Battery costs
Number of batteries 2 3 4
Capacity in kWh 26 39 52
Total battery bank cost EUR* 29,800 44,700 59,600
Total cost per year in EUR** 3,840 5,760 7,680
Total cost per month in EUR** 320 480 640
* A ssuming a financing with interest rate of 5%
** G erman cost-level. Significantly lower cost in other countries possible.
Electricity costs
Cost per kWh in EUR 0.257 0.257 0.257
Single charge (80%) in EUR 5.76 8.64 11.51
150 charges per year (80%) in EUR 802 1,203 1,604
200 charges per year (80%) in EUR 1,069 1,604 2,138
Total cost per year of 150 days
usage in EUR 4,642 6,963 9,284
Total cost per year of 200 days
usage in EUR 4,909 7,364 9,818
Photo: Torqueedo
Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the all–new DF300B, which is the latest outboard model to join Suzuki’s existing ‘GEKI’ series of dual-propeller outboards
