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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Range Package benefits from a whopping 1425 Wh battery that boosts your range by up to 32%. A click-and-play design means no more cables to connect, and a handy LED lets you know charge status at a glance, even when your battery is not connected. Simply plug in to charge with the fast 180 W mains charger, charge directly from the boat with the 12 V / 24 V charge cable, or even go solar with the solar charge cable and solar panels up to 200 Wp! Torqeedo has offered lithium battery-powered marine drives since 2005, and we offer the most comprehensive and integrated protection and safety concept for lithium batteries on the market.
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As tested on a 3.8m (12.5ft) inflatable dinghy |
Speed in kmh/mph* |
Range in km/miles* |
Running time in hours* |
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Slow |
5.6 kmh/3.5 mph |
29.1 km/18.1 miles |
5:12 |
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Half Throttle |
7.6 kmh/4.7 mph |
19.8 km/12.3 miles |
2:36 |
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Full Throttle |
8.6 kmh/5.3 mph |
11.2 km/6.9 miles |
1:18 |
Key Features
Lightweight and portable: Emission-free, lightweight and easy to handle at just 25.5 lbs.
Easy to use: A click-and-play battery means no cables to connect and smart motor technology adds high-tech features. It comes in two shaft lengths and includes a foldable, adjustable tiller and a backlit, full-color display.
Exactly what you need: The Essential Package is the lightest next-gen Travel outboard package.
Motor Specifications
Motor Type: Torqeedo Electric Motor Travel S
Comparable Horsepower: 3hp
Battery: 1425 Wh High-Performance Lithium Battery
Shaft Length: 25" Torqeedo Short (ideal for 15" short shaft transoms)
Steering: Tiller
Starter: Electric
Total Weight: 46.7 lbs
Motor Weight: 25.5 lbs
Battery Weight: 21.2 lbs
Warranty: Torqeedo 5-Year Non-Commercial Warranty
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