| Zodiac Nautic Group together with Torqeedo developed the Avon e-JET Concept, a 100% electric tender that offers important benefits to yacht owners: a single fuel type on board, no oil changes, increased reliability and reduced maintenance costs. These tenders are equipped with the most advanced 80hp Deep Blue electric motor and the latest generation lithium battery from Torqeedo, as used in the BMW i3.
The e-JET Concept performed strongly in testing both in performance and reliability, leading Avon and Torqeedo to further collaborate on a range of e-JETs that will be available for sale in 2019. Zodiac Nautic Group together with Torqeedo developed the Avon e-JET Concept, a 100% electric tender that offers important benefits to yacht owners: a single fuel type on board, no oil changes, increased reliability and reduced maintenance costs. These tenders are equipped with the most advanced 80hp Deep Blue electric motor and the latest generation lithium battery from Torqeedo, as used in the BMW i3.
The e-JET Concept performed strongly in testing both in performance and reliability, leading Avon and Torqeedo to further collaborate on a range of e-JETs that will be available for sale in 2019. Torqeedo equips classic sport boats with high-performance BMW i battery technology Torqeedo has made state-of-the-art automotive battery technology available for boats by offering BMW i high-capacity batteries, including motor boats, sailing yachts and commercial marine applications such as water taxis. Many boats equipped with BMW i batteries are already in operation – such as the Bavarian beauty K-650 from Kaiser Boats. Torqeedo opens Asia-Pacific office in Bangkok Torqeedo has opened a new office in Bangkok, Thailand, to accommodate its rapid growth in Asia and the Pacific region. An expanding focus on marine preservation, sustainable tourism, ecofishing and the electrification of commercial vessels have created a strong interest in Torqeedo products by both public and private entities within the region.
The APAC region also shows increasing investment in sustainable public transportation initiatives, a sector which continues to drive Torqeedo’s expansion into commercial markets. Copyright © Germany | 
