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Group, which has been a world leader to the latest improvements in automo-

Does Volvo Penta have any en- global R&D center 18 months deavors in the development of ago there was a push regarding in emissions technology. For instance, tive-scale energy storage technology.

Volvo was an early pioneer in develop- Volvo Penta has supplied hybrid systems its systems ? t for true autono- joystick controls. What prog- ing SCR technology for over-the-road for several high-pro? le vessels in Eu- mous operations? ress has been made?

heavy trucks. Already, Volvo Penta’s rope, and I’m sure you will see more of

Certainly, truly unmanned autonomous Volvo Penta was an early pioneer in in-

SCR-based land-based industrial en- the same in the Americas. The potential ships are still a long ways off, but in the troducing joystick docking and maneu- gines are fully compliant with EPA Tier savings in fuel and lower maintenance short term we will doubtless see move- vering to the marine marketplace. ment toward more shore-based monitor- Joystick control is gaining momentum 4F requirements. Volvo Penta’s marine costs present a compelling argument, engines in Europe are currently meeting and I predict momentum will continue to ing and control over onboard systems in commercial marine vessels. The ben- in real-time. We believe connectivity e? ts are obvious, but the marine industry the latest EU standards, which in many build in this area. will become a standard feature built into is conservative, and it will take time to cases are more stringent than America.

We take a proactive, not a reactive, What do you consider the marine engines over the next few years. overcome the traditional wheel-and- stance in this area, and we are commit- biggest challenge to expand-

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already throttles mindset. ted to being ahead of the curve when it ing Volvo Penta’s penetration becoming commonplace in land-based Interestingly, last year we won an In- comes to meeting new deadlines for new in the commercial sector, and transportation, spearheaded in many novation Award from the National Ma- ways by our Volvo Group colleagues, rine Manufacturers Association for our regulations. how are you addressing it?

This is a tough question. We know and we will see it gaining traction in the new patented Joystick for Inboard. This

What about electric and hybrid we have the right technology, backed by marine space. Commercial operators was the ? rst-ever joystick for twin in- will want to be able to pull data off the board shaft installations that includes propulsion? industry-leading engineering and qual-

We are actively pursuing these tech- ity, and we are continuing to invest in engines and drive train, as well as other both docking and driving modes and mission-critical systems on the vessel in integrates all ? ve steering components nologies, which we believe will become developing an aftermarket service net- real time, for analysis, condition-based – thrusters, rudders, gear shift, slip and the wave of the future, both in land trans- work that is second-to-none in the indus- portation and marine propulsion. The try. We are growing our market share in maintenance and trouble-shooting. This throttle. Since the steering system is all- primary barrier to widespread penetra- the Americas’ commercial marine sec- movement will also be driven by lower- electric, it eliminates hydraulics.

tion of electric and hybrid systems until tor steadily. Still, we may be perceived cost satellite data connections for vessels operating beyond the reach of land wire- How is increased regulation in now has been battery capacity, which by some as a relative newcomer in the continues to improve dramatically. As commercial marine marketplace, and the less networks. You can be certain that we maritime affecting Volvo Penta?

with emission-reduction technology, our only way to overcome that hurdle is to will be at the forefront of this trend. When it comes to emissions mitiga- tion, we are able to call upon the vast close relationship with our sister compa- call attention to our growing pool of cus-

When I visited Volvo Penta’s engineering resources of the Volvo nies in the Volvo Group gives us access tomers.

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