A young, creative company that calls itself an “innovator for water-related fun,” ePropulsion, from Somerset, New Jersey, just unveiled its new, powerful H-100 electric inboard. The new motor will make its public debut at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo starting June 21 in Amsterdam.
The H-100 is a 100kW inboard motor, aimed at the OEM market, for power and sail boats from 60 to 100 feet and with a displacement of up to 200 tons. ePropulsion said it would be appropriate for a wide range of boats, including cruisers, fishing boats, work boats and even ferries, and it would deliver high performance with little noise or vibration and zero exhaust fumes.
The motor can work with a straight drive directly to the prop, a stern drive or even a pod. It has a modular design so boat manufacturers can extend their boats’ range and power by adding motors or batteries.
It is built with pioneering permanent magnet motor technology, and it’s compact and lightweight, requiring just 17 by 12 inches of space, and weighing just 418 pounds. The company says it’s two-third lighter and 50 percent smaller than a diesel equivalent.
The company says the new motor is safe and reliable, has closed-loop cooling and delivers high torque. It requires little maintenance and has a long life.
The H-100 also has different modes. A “docking” mode, for example, allows the throttle to be programmed to allow full throttle movement with reduced power for low-speed control around a dock. A “syn” mode is available for twin motor sets to match power input to both motors.
This is the first electric inboard for ePropulsion. It already makes electric outboards and electric motors for kayaks, SUPs, surfboards and even underwater drones.
Danny Tao, the company’s CEO, says “ePropulsion offers a real-world electric alternative to traditional diesel power for boat manufacturers across a wide range of sectors. This latest addition to our product range is yet another example that electric power can deliver a cleaner, more sustainable boating experience without compromising on performance.” Read more:
