Volvo Penta: Hybrid and full-electric from 2021
by Diesel International 26 Jun 2018 11:12 UTC
Volvo Penta accelerates on electrification. The Swedish company has declared that, by 2021, it will be able to offer both hybrid and full-electric solutions for both the marine and industrial segments.
This long-term perspective matches with Volvo Penta's intention to strengthen the leadership position in the development of sustainable energy solutions. In fact, the company decided to invest in electrification to offer the most recent and most appropriate energy source.
Björn Ingemanson. A complete approach to serving the customers
Björn Ingemanson, president of Volvo Penta, commented on the announcement. "Volvo Penta is embracing the electric transformation and will be at the forefront in delivering compelling business cases to customers using this new technology. We will take a full systems supplier approach helping our customers in the transition to the new technology. This will happen application-by-application, on the basis that the business case for switching to electric will differ across our many customer segments. This is the start of a long-term transition he adds. Diesel and gasoline-powered primary drive systems will remain the most appropriate power source for many applications for years to come".
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