OXE Marine has introduced a concept hybrid engine that combines the company’s 300-hp diesel outboard and a 400-volt electric motor with a lithium-ion battery.
Burning HVO100 biodiesel, the Hybrid 450 produces lower CO2 emissions than a traditional outboard. The electric motor also drives the transmission, so it can charge the battery during diesel operation.
“The OXE Hybrid 450 combines the best of both worlds — the energy efficiency of diesel operation with the electric motor’s steep torque curve and the possibility of completely emission-free operation,” OXE CEO Andres Berg said in a statement. “Our concept engine provides reduced fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions while also being able to deliver additional power when needed.”
OXE Marine says it will partner with boatbuilder Nimbus Group in the spring to conduct field tests of the Hybrid 450 on a Nimbus T9. OXE plans to start production in the second half of 2023.
