05.07.2024 12:43:57 - dpa-AFX: GNW-Adhoc: Vita and Evoy unite to become Europe's leader in high-power electric marine propulsion for inboard and outboard applications, just one year after their first meeting at the Yacht Club de Monaco
MONACO, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge,
organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco, electric marine technology experts, Vita
and Evoy, announced today that they are joining forces to consolidate their
leading positions in the high-output space.
The integration of two of the most mature companies in electric propulsion is
anticipated to accelerate electric boat adoption in both commercial and
recreational markets by leveraging scale to drive down prices for the end user,
fast tracking development, and providing immediate access to territories across
Europe and North America with active operations in the UK, Norway, France,
Italy, Monaco and California.
The combination of Vita's experience integrating high-performance electric
propulsion into a diverse portfolio of vessels from commercial RIBs to
superyacht tenders with Evoy's best-in-class, plug-and-play, powertrain
technology and scalable production platform will allow the new group to leverage
fourteen years of combined experience. Together, Vita and Evoy are positioned to
deliver market-leading products - building on the shared belief that high-output
systems with DC-charging capability present the most robust solutions for the
widest range of marine applications.
The announcement reflects a new era of growth in the electric marine market,
with both companies experiencing increasing demand from operators and
boatbuilders alike. Evoy's high-output inboard and outboard systems are
currently in operation in 19 countries, supported by an established dealership
network and strong use cases in commercial segments such as aquaculture and
tourism. Meanwhile Vita's line of fully electric Seal and SeaDog RIBs are being
adopted by commercial marine operators in Europe, the US, the Caribbean and the
Middle East. Elsewhere, Vita is engaged in a variety of electrification projects
with third parties in both commercial and recreational markets, including the
propulsion system for the Tridente, a high-performance electric dayboat recently
launched by Maserati.
The new group will benefit from a financing round led by existing Vita
shareholders and supported by Evoy investors including Axopar.
Announcing the launch at the annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, Vita Founder
and Lead Investor, Stewart Wilkinson, said, "Our conversation started last year
at the Yacht Club in Monaco, the leader in Advanced Yachting, and it's great to
be announcing this deal here. Our mission to decarbonise the marine industry
aligns strongly with Monaco's commitments to ocean preservation. I am excited to
bring Vita and Evoy together to continue building the leading force in marine
electric powertrain technology."
Founder and CEO of Evoy, Leif Stavøstrand, said, "The future of the marine
industry is electric, and today's announcement is the most important milestone
so far in the voyage towards marine decarbonisation. The combined technology and
teams will represent a global leader in the marine electrification, accelerating
the transition to zero-emission propulsion. We are excited that two great
companies are joining forces, and I am honoured to play a part in it."
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About Vita
Vita is a marine technology company that develops and integrates high
performance electric powertrains for commercial and recreational marine
applications. One of the highest performance powertrains on the market, Vita
Power systems integrate the latest technology with proprietary control software
to deliver peak power between 100hp and 600hp. Vita Power was the first electric
powertrain to be compatible with high-speed DC charging and is among the fastest
charging on the market, supercharging from 10%-80% in under an hour.
www.vita-power.com (http://www.vita-power.com)
About Evoy
The shift to electric boating is happening now, powered by Evoy. Evoy is the
market leader in performance inboard and outboard electric boat motor systems -
delivering 120-400 continuous hp. We develop and deliver high-output, 100%
electric, plug-and-play systems for boats sized 20-50 feet. With a mission to
reduce boating emissions without compromising on power or ease of use, Evoy
builds the technology of tomorrow, today.
www.evoy.no (http://www.evoy.no)
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