Introducing the OXE Hybrid 450, the world’s first diesel-electric hybrid outboard.
25-04-2023Technology, available today, to transition demanding users into the future.
The OXE Hybrid 450 concept motor is the world’s first high-power diesel-electric outboard motor, based on OXE Marines’ leading patented diesel outboard technology and offers all the benefits of a fully electric propulsion system – full electric drive, increased fuel savings and additional range and power when needed.
The concept of this design allows the vessel to charge on the go! The vessels batteries charge directly from the 300hp diesel outboard while operational, guaranteeing availability of extra electric energy when and where you want it, no need to plug into shore power to charge up.
The OXE Hybrid 450 combines the best of two worlds and can be operated in three different modes:
- Fully electric
- Combustion engine only
- Or a combination of both maximising the 450hp capability.
The combination of diesel technology and electric motor will ensure the OXE Hybrid will be one of the cleanest and most efficient outboard engines available. The electric motor also serves as an alternator and when operating on diesel, it can be used to charge the high-capacity lithium-ion on-board battery, providing additional power to both the electric motor and to various on-board electric equipment.
In collaboration with Nimbus Boats the OXE Hybrid concept engine will undergo stringent trials during the spring/summer 2023. Expected to start production and available for sale Q4 2023.
For more information please contact Simon Barnett
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