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Volvo Penta releases electric marine platform with dual power drive

January 11, 2024

Volvo Penta has unveiled its new IPS Professional Platform for superyachts and commercial marine vessels, building on their proven Inboard Performance System (IPS) and Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) technology, with unique enhancements for larger vessels. The company will showcase the new technology platform at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in a dedicated suite at The Wynn.

The IPS Professional Platform is the next evolution of Volvo Penta’s fully integrated helm-to-propeller experience. It is designed to deliver comfort, performance, and sustainability for professional vessels and super yachts. The flexible platform enables a vessel to have up to eight power sources, and includes software, services, and support, all integrated via the company’s proprietary EVC technology.

The platform includes an intelligent dual-power drive system, which allows each vessel to have four to eight power sources. The solution is prepared for a mix of power sources – from combustion engines running on renewable fuels to fully electric or hybrid solutions. This approach provides the option to combine traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) with electric power sources.

The platform also includes Volvo Penta Assisted Docking, Dynamic Positioning, and a professional-level Glass Cockpit helm display on some models. Beyond the bridge, this system also offers remote diagnostics and improves maintenance.

The architecture can future-proof vessels through its versatile dual-power configuration. Vessels can be designed for efficiency with today’s ICE technology, and then upgraded with hybrid and electric options in the future without the need to redesign or scrap a vessel.

The Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform will be commercially available in 2025.