Motor manufacturer Torqeedo will present three new products for 2017 at the U.S. trade at the Electric and Hybrid Marine World Expo Florida Conference and Exhibition, Jan. 1618, and to the public at boot Düsseldorf in January 2017 and at Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 1620.
BMW's i3 high-voltage battery (for cars) has been adapted to work with Torqeedo's 40 or 80 hp Deep Blue systems, which is used in the Nimbus electric version of the model 305 Coupe. It was designed to benefit recreational and commercial boat owners with high-energy density, lower cost and safety standards. The prismatic cell design was built to provide efficient cooling with an integrated compressor and even temperature distribution, all in a rugged and compact shock-resistant enclosure.
This means that the latest in the automotive industry is now also available for boats. That is, if they are equipped with Torqeedo 40 or 80 hp electric motor systems. Thus says that their Torqeedo Cruise pod drives and electric motor system becomes strong alternative to inboard diesels. BMW i3 high voltage batteries represent the latest in electric vehicle industry. The benefits are mainly a very high energy intensity, lower costs than previous versions and high safety standards, Torqeedo writes in a press release. BMW's batteries are manufactured in a factory in Dingolfing German. They have received much recognition in the automotive industry, not least for its robust design.
The 25 kW Range Extender was specifically designed to efficiently power Torqeedo's Deep Blue system. The company says it's the first inverter generator capable of supplying electricity for yachts and supporting serial hybrid systems. The combustion engine runs at its most efficient operating point, supplying the full 25 kW regardless of fluctuating load demands or the voltage level of the Deep Blue batteries. It doesn't require a separate starter. Instead, it uses the electric motor included in the genset. This is designed to reduce pollutants, provide less vibration and a longer life for the motor.
By Torqeedo
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