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2022

Sightseeing Vessel is the First in Berlin to be Electrified

Oranje Nassau, a 20-meter, 55-passenger sightseeing boat and water taxi operating on Berlin's urban waterways was recently put back into service after replacing its diesel engine with a fully integrated all-electric propulsion system by Torqeedo.

Pure Watercraft

The market leader in the US and Europe for electric outboards.

Electric Vehicles Land, Sea, Air - Record Growth as Challenges Mount

Elon Musk once made a prediction that every form of transport, with the exception of space-faring rockets, will become electric. This prediction is starting to materialize as markets for electric cars, trucks, buses, boats, two-wheelers and air taxis reached new heights in 2021.

Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042

IDTechEx Report: Luke Gear, Dr Alex Holland, Dr David Wyatt, Dr James Edmondson and Shazan Siddiqi

Torqueedo Takes on Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Emission-Free Boating

Torqeedo today announced a collaboration with Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH to integrate hydrogen fuel cell charging into Torqeedo's industry-leading propulsion systems for electric boats. The two companies will work together on an innovative marine hydrogen hybrid building kit integrating Torqeedo's existing Deep Blue battery-electric drive systems and Proton Motor's advanced fuel cell technology.

Atlantic Ocean Crossing by a Solar-Electric Autonomous Vessel

Mahi Two, an uncrewed surface vessel, has become what is believed to be the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean using only solar power. The autonomous robotic boat left the coast of Spain in September 2021 and made landfall in Martinique, in the French Lesser Antilles, six months later, after more than 4,300 nautical miles at sea.

Torqeedo: Electric Leisure Boats (2022)

Torqeedo is a German manufacturer of electric outboard and inboard propulsion systems for leisure boats and small commercial boats such as fishing boats, water buses and small ferries. It supplies a complete system, including the Li-ion battery, controllers and throttle, and the propulsion system (motors, gearing, propeller). Luke Gear, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, caught up with the company to learn of the latest technology and market developments.

Saietta: Axial Flux Motors

The Saietta Group is headquartered in Oxfordshire, UK and specializes in a patent-protected axial flux motor technology for electric vehicles (EVs). IDTechEx interviewed Saietta to learn more about their proprietary axial flux motor technology, business strategy and future plans.

2021

Candela: Hydrofoiling Pure Electric Boat

The market-leading supplier of electric outboard and inboard motors, but not a vertically integrated boatmaker.

Electric Vehicles Taking Over the Roads, Seas and Skies

World Electric Vehicle Day is here, and, as an industry analyst, it presents a great occasion to take a retrospective look at the past decade of innovation and disruption.

2020

Torqeedo: Reaching 100,000 Leisure Boats & The Challenges Ahead

Torqeedo, the market-leading supplier of electric outboard and inboard drives for leisure boats, recently surpassed their 100,000th electric drive sold. This article details their progress to this milestone.

The Challenges Ahead for Electric Leisure Boating

This article highlights some of the key challenges remaining to bring electric leisure boats into the mainstream which are covered in more detail in the popular report "Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040" recently updated by IDTechEx.

Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040

IDTechEx Report: Luke Gear

2019

Torqeedo (2019)

Torqeedo is the market leader for electric propulsion in leisure boating and is now diversifying to small commercial vessels.

Highlights from Electric and Hybrid Marine Conference and Expo (2019)!

Technology Analyst Luke Gear presents his findings from the Electric and Hybrid Marine conference held in Amsterdam.

World's first electric freefall lifeboat

Torqeedo provided the integrated propulsion system for the world's first electric-powered freefall lifeboat, which is being built by the Dutch builder Verhoef. The vessel recently passed its final drop tests, making it the first fully functional electric lifeboat in the world.

2018

Electric and Hybrid Marine 2018

In this premium article IDTechEx highlights some of the presentations analysts found interesting, with commentary, as well as shared insight on interviews undertaken with the market leaders and new entrants on the exhibition floor.

2016

Electric and sustainable family boat

Electrically powered Picnic boat drives for up to 16 hours on a single charge.

2015

Report on Electric and Hybrid Marine Amsterdam

Here is our report on the first day of the Electric and Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam 23 June.

2014

Torqeedo GmbH

Founded in 2005, Torqeedo is a market leader in the fast growing electric outboard motor industry. As the pioneer in the area of high-tech electromobility on water the company has set many new standards with their motors in comparison to all other solutions. The company has deployed 45,000 electric propulsion systems in the market.