KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2024--
Yamaha and Torqeedo recently announced select Torqeedo electric outboards are available for purchase at full-line Yamaha dealerships, effective Nov. 6, 2024. Initial models available in dealerships include:
- Travel Ultralight (UL) models for kayaks
- Travel models in the 2-to-5 horsepower-equivalent range
- Cruise models in the 9.9-to-25 horsepower-equivalent range
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. acquired all shares of Torqeedo in early 2024 to bolster its electric propulsion offerings and support the company’s multi-technology approach to carbon neutrality in its product line.
“Yamaha remains committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and we believe a multiple technology approach is the only way we will achieve that goal. That effort includes alternative fuels such as hydrogen, sustainable drop-in fuels and electric application. Torqeedo strengthens our efforts in the electric segment,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “Now our U.S. customers who seek the best in electric propulsion can visit Yamaha dealers to purchase Torqeedo outboards in a variety of small horsepower options. We’re excited to see Torqeedo in Yamaha dealerships and look forward to expanding Torqeedo’s offerings to the U.S. market in the near future.”
Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo said, “We are pleased to expand our reach to U.S. customers through the strong and trusted network of Yamaha dealers. With Torqeedo's electric and hybrid products and system solutions, I am sure we will significantly advance our joint endeavor of decarbonizing the industry.”
Torqeedo is a pioneer in the field of electric marine propulsion and offers a wide-ranging line of products, from electric outboard and inboard motors to batteries and various other accessories, as well as holistic energy management solutions. It also holds many patents related to electric motors, propellers, and electric systems, as well as the R&D capabilities, mass-production equipment, and development resources for next-generation environmental technologies.
More information and a dealer locator are available at YamahaOutboards.com
Torqeedo is the market leader for electric mobility on the water. Founded in 2005 in Starnberg, Germany, the company develops and manufactures electric and hybrid drive systems from 0.5 to 200 kW for commercial applications and recreational use. Torqeedo products are characterized by an uncompromising high-tech focus, maximum efficiency and complete system integration. For more information, please visit www.torqeedo.com.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., markets and sells marine outboard motors ranging in size from 2.5 to 450 horsepower. It also engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells boat control systems, IOT control devices, fiberglass, jet-drive sport boats ranging from 19 to 27 feet, and personal watercraft. The unit includes the manufacturing divisions of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc., including Kracor of Milwaukee (rotational molding), Bennett Marine of Deerfield Beach, Fla. (trim tabs), and Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers of Indianapolis (stainless steel propellers). Yamaha Marine Business Unit is a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., based in Cypress, Calif.
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