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Governor of Maryland honours electric boating.

USA’s first 100% electric Greenline 39 is delivered to owner in nation’s capital

Annapolis, Maryland (July 29, 2020) – Greenline Yachts was presented with a Governor’s Citation for their contribution as a leader in high-tech and environmentally friendly boating by the State of Maryland. The citation marked the delivery of the first 100% electric Greenline Yacht to be delivered to the USA.

The name Greenline has been synonymous with luxurious hybrid-diesel yachts for more than 10 years, and in 2019 the company announced that 100% electric propulsion systems by Torqeedo would be offered on their entire fleet. The Greenline 39 delivered to the USA is powered by a 50 kW Deep Blue inboard motor and two Deep Blue 40 kWh lithium-ion batteries with BMW technology.

Secretary Haddaway-Riccio from the the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Secretary Schulz from the Maryland Department of Commerce, Wendy Foster with the Maryland Environmental Trust, and the Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Outreach Director Bridgette Lundfelt presented the Governor’s Citation to representatives from Greenline USA, Yacht Sales International, and Torqeedo. The group toured the yacht as it was anchored in Annapolis for pre-delivery sea trials, then took it for a spin around the harbor where they were delighted by the quiet, fume-free, and comfortable ride.

Captain Todd Sims, who attended the celebration on behalf of Torqeedo, said, “Electric propulsion just makes sense for most owners who use their boats on the weekend, cruising around with family and friends. The ease, silence and simplicity of an electric-powered boat makes spending time on the water even more enjoyable. The fact that it’s ecologically and climate-friendly is almost just a bonus.”

After the VIPs departed, the team readied the yacht for delivery. Brewster Knott with Yacht Sales International says, “We brought the boat to Fort Washington from Annapolis after the week of preparation and testing. The following day we met the owner on his boat and made the journey on the Potomac to Capital Harbor in Washington DC. We cruised around 6kts the entire way and consumed less than 20% of the battery. Phenomenal!”

About Torqeedo:

Torqeedo is the market leader for electric mobility on the water. Founded in 2005 in Starnberg, the company develops and manufactures electric and hybrid drives from 0.5 to 100 kW for commercial applications and recreational use. Torqeedo products are characterized by an uncompromising high-tech focus, maximum efficiency and complete system integration. Torqeedo is part of DEUTZ Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. www.torqeedo.com