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While some of us probably possess the might to paddle a small vessel across a lake or down a river, truth is, most of us turn to gasoline- or diesel-fueled motivation for our on-water adventures. Aside from paddling along or hopping into a vessel powered by the wind, there are times when efficient ways to travel down the world's waterways are not available. Mastervolt, with the help of Steyr Motors, hopes to change that by developing a range of series hybrids for boats.
Mastervolt, a leader in marine electric power solutions, and Steyr Motors, an Austrian diesel engine manufacturer, have teamed up to produce a range of series hybrid diesel-electric drive installations for marine use. Back in 2007, Steyr won an award for its parallel hybrid technology, but the upcoming serial hybrids take efficiency to a whole new level. The series hybrid diesel-electric drive functions as you might expect: the electric motor spins the prop, which powers the boat through the water. The diesel engine acts as an efficient generator, charging the batteries only when needed. A range of series hybrid powertrains for boats may be a few year's off, but we're thrilled to see technology developed for the automotive industry hit the water.
[Source: Mastervolt | Image: pdam2 - C.C. License 2.0]
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