Judges Nominate and Praise ePropulsion’s I-20 Electric Inboard Motor, Its State-of-the-Art, Innovative ePropulsion Smart System Architecture (eSSA) and Connectivity.
ePropulsion, a leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced it has been shortlisted for a DAME – Design Award for its innovative I-20 Electric Inboard Motor.
The I-20 has been shortlisted alongside 48 other products in the Machinery, Propulsion, Mechanical and Electrical Systems and Fitting category in the awards, which are held at the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam from November 15-17, 2022 and is the largest design competition of its kind anywhere in the world. The award is judged by an international panel of experts. During the METSTRADE, the I-20 will be on display in the DAME presentation area located at Elicium (hall 13).
Clean, quiet and environmentally friendly, the I-20 is suitable for both individual and commercial users and for all kinds of yachts, leisure and sailing boats. It is highly integrated and compact, featuring five modules (motor, gearbox, motor controller, system control unit and cooling system) in one core power module. Drawing design inspiration from the magnificent whale in terms of shape, strength and connection to the marine environment, the I-20 is lightweight and easy to install and maintain. It boasts an excellent human machine interaction system (HMI) with a Smart Throttle that provides timely and precise control and features the IP67-rated waterproof Smart Display, 5-inch color touch screen.
ePropulsion Smart System Architecture (eSSA) is the company’s most advanced hardware and software technology and integrates the electric drive system, interactive system, battery system and cloud all into one with a single electronic control unit (ECU). It features a smart, modular design to deliver safe and reliable performance thanks to its fault diagnosis system and full redundancy. The modular design also allows for several different batteries to be selected depending upon range requirements, providing a high level of flexibility.
The I-20 supports the integration of the ePropulsion Connectivity Service. Based on boating IoT technology, it allows users to access cloud-based connectivity services without the need for additional accessories. From here, with user’s athorization, users can check everything from the location of the boat to battery level, speed and charging status; automatically generate sailing logs; authorize guests to power on for easy boat sharing remotely; and even turn on the security mode, which notifies the user instantly should the boat be stolen.
“The I-20 effortlessly combines iconic design with practical, real-world use and we are thrilled it has been recognized in these prestigious awards,” says Danny Tao, Co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion. “We have incorporated intelligent features and connectivity within the I-20 aesthetic design that, when combined with its efficiency and performance, are better for the planet and quieter for both passengers and the aquatic environment. We’re passionate about making boating more sustainable so that it can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.”
Launched in 1991, the DAME Awards recognize the best-designed marine products, with a particular emphasis on design, functionality, ease-of-use, originality and innovation. Reflecting global sentiment and the need to transform to net zero, the awards now place greater importance on the environmental impact of products and how they improve sustainability.
To find out more about the ePropulsion I-20, as well as the full range of ePropulsion products, visit stand 12.132 at METSTRADE. For more information on the ePropulsion or its revolutionary electric motors and accessories, please visit www.ePropulsion.com or www.mackboring.com.
