LONDON: HORSE, a division of Horse Powertrain and a leader in low-emission powertrain systems, has signed an agreement to provide engines for the marine powertrain system of the Hybdor Duotech 200E.
This agreement is a world-first for HORSE, marking its first commitment to supply its engines beyond land vehicles.
Developed by Brazilian start-up Hybdor Tech, part of Espadarte Group, the Hybdor Duotech 200E uses a pioneering plug-in hybrid powertrain designed for use in yachts and Class 2 vessels (between 26 - 40 feet in length).
HORSE will supply the combustion engine, its 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder Turbo Flex Fuel "HR13" engine.
Like PHEV powertrains for land vehicles, the Hybdor Duotech 200E will be capable of operating in both pure-combustion and pure-electric modes.
However, it will also feature a “boost” mode that combines both combustion and electric power to provide increased continuous power.
The powertrain’s battery can also be charged while moving in combustion mode, along with being charged by plugging into a power outlet.
When plugged in, the PHEV can be fully charged in just 90 minutes.
Produced locally at HORSE’s plant in Curitiba, HR13 can deliver peak power of 163PS (120W) and maximum of 250Nm of torque at 1,600rpm.
The Hybdor Duotech 200E’s electric motors will supplement this with 25PS (18kW) peak power and 60Nm maximum torque.
The HR13 is optimised to run on the gasoline and ethanol flex fuels that are staples of the Brazilian market.
This makes the Hybdor Duotech 200E is one of the world’s first commercial marine powertrains that are designed to operate with commercially sold flex fuels, while also supporting pure-ethanol combustion.
Horse Powertrain CEO Matias Giannini said, “Horse Powertrain plans to revolutionise every mobility category, which is why we’re incredibly excited to announce our first engine for use in a marine vessel."
