Japan’s Tohatsu Corporation will deliver key components for electric outboard motors to Stream Propulsion
Swedish boatbuilder, Nimbus Group, together with partner company Stream Propulsion, has signed an agreement with outboard manufacturer Tohatsu Corporation on a new supply deal for electric outboard components.
Founded in 2020 by Tom Kühne and Benny Lindbrandt, Stream Propulsion has developed an electric outboard motor which is available in a 30- or a 50-horsepower version. The motors are powered by specially designed battery packs than can be charged with power from standard electrical outlets.
Nimbus Group owns 50% of Stream Propulsion which develops and markets electric powertrains for marine leisure boats. Nimbus said its involvement with the propulsion company is one of several projects in which the builder is taking part in the development of cost-effective and commercially viable new technology.
The latest project agreement means that Tohatsu deliver key components to Stream Propulsion, which will then integrate them with Stream Propulsion’s motor and proprietary control system.
