Mastervolt en STEYR's propulsion system of the future
Mastervolt & Steyr's propulsion system of the future
As a result of their ongoing partnership, leading Dutch-based electrical specialist MASTERVOLT and the Austrian specialist of Marine diesel engines STEYR MOTORS are proud to announce that the revolutionary series hybrid propulsion system based on the GPX has just been announced.
Mastervolt has been at the forefront of pioneering work in this field, including close co-operation with the Austrian engine manufacturer Steyr.
Steyr has developed a highly efficient and compact Genset combining a unique, powerful diesel engine with a highly efficient PM (permanent magnet) generator to be integrated within the GPX models. The core of the Genset is a newly developed horizontal 2 cylinder parallel twin marine diesel engine with 25 kW based on the proven STEYR MOTORS M1 Monoblock design, and equipped with a STEYR MOTORS patented mass balancing system.
Talks are in progress with yacht builders for them to become potential field testing partners, because the application of the GPX technology results in the ideal propulsion and electric power system. With the benefits of electric propulsion, high torque at low speeds making manoeuvring extremely easy, it enables you to cruise with just the sound of the water passing the hull. The usual drawback of limited range will not be part of this system, as the GPX will operate as a range extender.
The GPX is best described as a compact, intelligent power station, and features a small but powerful engine with generator, an inverter, a three-step battery charger and shore power hub all in one neat package. Much smaller and lighter than conventional generators, it supplies everything needed to run high-demand systems on a boat, and does so with automatic precision. By using energy from the batteries to support the smaller and highly efficient generator at peaks, the generator can be much smaller. By combining a variable speed generator with the highly efficient permanent magnet, the generator can be another 15% smaller at the same output levels. The built-in inverter produces perfect sine-wave output power for any onboard application, even the most sensitive, like electric cooking plates. Communicating with all the systems on board via a CAN-Bus network, it also intelligently manages any shore power feeds, and ensures that batteries of whatever type are replenished as quickly as possible.
Marketing Manager of Mastervolt, Marc Persoon commented: “The GPX is one of our strategic developments. This development involves a partnership with state-of-the-art engine builder, STEYR. Together we will build a new generation of generators that is always ready to go, is smaller, weighs less and is more fuel efficient.”
“This highly efficient series hybrid propulsion system is created to be in line with the requirements of boat builders. Optimized power management, silent move and high comfort, flexible and simple integration as well as reduced maintenance efforts are core values of this product,” stated Michael Hauenschild, Project Manager at STEYR MOTORS.
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Notes for editors
Mastervolt is world leader in the supply of electrical power solutions to marine, mobile, and solar markets and has a worldwide presence in more than 80 countries.
Established in 1991, Mastervolt International employs 115 full-time staff in seven countries and has its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mastervolt International is privately owned by its founders, current management and a number of key employees.
STEYR MOTORS GmbH is the specialist for Diesel Engines out of the earlier Steyr-Daimler-Puch
group of companies. Decades of Engine Engineering and Production of diesel engines for all kind
of commercial & military vehicles resulted in the development of the STEYR M1- ("Monoblock")
engine family. Our products are highly specialised in regard of operational safety, environmental
protection, power density and cost effectiveness. Best skilled Engineers in Engineering, Quality
Assurance and Production are guarantees for customer's satisfaction and worldwide success with
our products.
STEYR diesel engines are a synonym for most modern technologies, carefully engineered and
manufactured as a typical representative of Austria's worldwide image for engine engineering &
technology.
For further information on Mastervolt, please contact:
Mastervolt International BV, Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)20 34 22 100. Fax: +31 (0)20 69 71 006
Email: mpersoon@mastervolt.com
For further information on STEYR MOTORS GmbH, please contact:
STEYR MOTORS GmbH, Im Stadtgut B1, A-4407 Steyr, Austria
Telephone: +43 (0)7252/222-11. Fax: +43 (0) 7252/222-19
Email: r.mandorfer@steyr-motors.com
For further press information, please contact:
Tina Mansell at The Mansell Agency.
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 701705. Mobile: +44(0)7973 850012.
Email: tina@themansellagency.com
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