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[Click to enlarge image] Torqeedos national sales manager Anthony C. Piraino (L), Capt. Todd Simms and Torqeedo president Steve Trkla. Photo by Martin Flory Group

(Feb. 25, 2010 / Crystal Lake, IL )... Taking its commitment to the environment to the next level once again, Torqeedo was recently awarded an Innovation Award for its revolutionary Travel 503/1003 electric outboards at the Miami International Boat Show. The company's continuous drive to improve its already technologically-advanced outboards won it the Environmental Award, a category in which only the judges can submit entries. The Innovation Awards are organized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI).

The new motor offers a GPS receiver and tiller-integrated display that provides information on the remaining range at current speed, power consumption and state of charge. Zuzana Prochazka, Miami Innovation Awards chair, member of BWI Board of Directors and technical editor for Latitudes and Attitudes magazine added, "Torqeedo continues to show its commitment to providing alternative propulsion solutions and we felt this was an admirable step in the right direction toward environmental causes."

Lightweight and small in size, Torqeedo's new Travel motors offer tremendous power and range. The Travel 503 is equivalent to 1.5 hp, while the 1003 is comparable to 3 hp. Tougher than their predecessor, they're completely waterproof to IP67 standards. Also, the 1003 has a battery with30% more capacity and an even higher level of efficiency than before. A solar panel is available to help recharge the lithium-manganese battery.

Contact Torqeedo Inc., 171 Erick Street Unit 1A., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. 815 444 8806; Fax: 815-444-8807. usa@torqeedo.com.