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Austrian Startup, Volta Future, unveils electric outboard

This year’s , Austrian company Volta Future GmbH will unveil an e-outboard offering 222kW (300hp) continuous power and 790Nm. The next-gen e-outboard is called iWOP, which stands for invisible waterline outboard power-drive. The housing of the iWOP is much more compact than classic outboard housings and contains two specially developed, high-performance electric motors together with a directly cooled double inverter. Unlike all other outboards on the market, the iWOP can be mounted not only on boats with transom (outboard) but also on boats with (normally) inboards instead of the stern drive.

OXE Marine kicks off Q1 with new commercial model

Oxe Marine, the company behind the industry’s first diesel outboard engine, reported consolidated results for a reduced first quarter from 16 February to 31 March 2022, following completion of a transaction acquiring US companies, Diesel Outboards and Outdoor Network Manufacturing, in exchange for shares in the combined business. Consolidated sales – including OXE Marine AB of Sweden, US-based OXE Marine Inc and OXE Marine Manufacturing – amounted to SEK 31.4 million during the six-week period, with SEK 26m attributable to sales of propulsion units, and the remainder coming from parts and accessories.

Report From the Annual General Meeting in Oxe Marine Ab (Publ) On 2 May 2022

The income statement and balance sheet for 2021 were adopted. The meeting resolved not to pay out dividends for the financial year 2021. The board of directors and the CEO were discharged from liability for the financial year 2021. Re-election of board members Jonas Wikström, Martin Polo, Jon Lind, Magnus Folin and Mikael Mellberg and election of Christian von Koenigsegg as new member of the board. Jonas Wikström was appointed as chairman of the board.

Torqeedo, Proton Motor Agree to Fuel Cell Venture

Torqeedo is collaborating with Proton Motor Fuel Cell to integrate hydrogen fuel cell charging into Torqeedo’s electric propulsion systems. The German companies will work together on a marine hydrogen hybrid building kit integrating Torqeedo’s Deep Blue battery-electric drive systems and Proton Motor’s fuel cell technology, Torqeedo said in a statement. The project received funding from the Bavarian government for 2021 through 2024.

Queen of the Susquehanna

Williamsport, Pa. -- Called the "Queen of the Susquehanna," the Hiawatha Paddlewheel is getting her final makeover before launching into a summer season of cruises, events, and parties. On a sunny Friday afternoon, Captains Darryl Stroble of Montoursville and Drew Gretzula of Bastress had paintbrushes out and were touching up the railings. "We start getting the boat ready in April," said Stroble. They give themselves about a month to paint, clean the exterior, scrape and clean the hull and fix up any rusty spots underneath. They also inspect the entire hull from the inside.