We are very pleased to inform that we have chosen Annapolis Hybrid Marine as our new saildrive distributor in the U.S, Canada & the Caribbean. Together with AHM we are introducing our two electric saildrive models, the Oceanvolt SD8.6 and the Oceanvolt SD15 to the North American and Caribbean markets. Annapolis Hybrid Marine is also…
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Oceanvolt names new CEO
Oceanvolt Ltd strengthens its internationalization strategy by appointing Timo Jaakkola as the new CEO. Timo Jaakkola has been previously working as the CEO of Environics USA Inc and been in charge of the company’s North and South-American sales. In order to succeed in the international market Oceanvolt requires experts with extensive experience in sales and…
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Oceanvolt to sponsor Damien Seguin
We are very pleased to inform that Oceanvolt has decided to sponsor Damien Seguin, a French olympic sailor, by installing one of the SD15 electric motors in his brand new Akilaria RC3 Class40 racing boat. For Oceanvolt it has been a very interesting project since it is the first ever Class40 boat with an electric motor.…
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Oceanvolt electric motor systems wins Pittman Innovation Award
The Oceanvolt SD electric motor system has been chosen by SAIL Magazine as the winner of the 2013 Pittman Innovation Award in the Systems category. The award is given every year to recognize the most innovative and interesting new products on the market. According to the judges “Electric motors have been married to…
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Oceanvolt SD8.6 receives Special Mention in Dame Awards 2012
Oceanvolt SD8.6 electric propulsion system received a Special Mention in the DAME Awards held in November at the METS 2012 trade show in Amsterdam. SD8.6 was competing in the same “Machine, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and fittings” -category as the overall Dame winner Torqeedo Deep Blue electric outboard. The Jury felt that the Oceanvolt…
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Oceanvolt SD8.6 nominated for the Dame Award 2012
We are very happy and pleased to announce that our Oceanvolt SD 8.6 electric motor system has been nominated for the DAME Award 2012. “The DAME (Design Award METS) is the single most important international design competition for new marine equipment and accessories. It is the design accolade for entrepreneurs and innovators, and nominations set the pace…
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Oceanvolt – Winner of the Clean Design Award 2012
Oceanvolt has won the Clean Design Award 2012 at Lahti Cleantech Venture day. Oceanvolts CEO Janne Kjellman received the trophy at Lahti Cleantech Venture day held in April from the Chairman of the prize committee, director of UPM ProFin, Katri Parovuori. According to the judges Oceanvolt had best incorporated all of the three aspects of…
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Oceanvolt SD8.6 passes EMC tests
Oceanvolt SD8.6 electric propulsion system passes the final EMC tests which will ensure the electromagnetic compatibility with other electrical devices on board. Oceanvolt products are CE marked so the boat yards can install them in boats sold to European customers.
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SD8.6 electric sail drive deliveries started
The customer deliveries for Oceanvolt SD8.6 electric saildrive units have started. SD8.6 system is the result of over 2 years of product development and testing both on land and at sea. “We are very happy with the final product and it’s advanced features” — comments the Technical Director Richard Lax about the new system which…
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SD8.6 installed on a Maestro 40 sail yacht
The Maestro 40 sail yacht is a semi-light displacement cruising boat built on the Finnish west coast. The boat owner was seeking a propulsion system to drive the boat in and out of harbors and to be able to motor in windless situations. Oceanvolt SD8.6 saildrive system was a perfect match for the boat. The…
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