Nimbus group displays the new energy efficient Concept boat Ocean Air 8 at Boot Düsseldorf.
Nimbus Groups AB exhibits Alukin’s new and energy efficient concept boat Alukin Ocean Air 8 at the international trade fair Boot Düsseldorf, as well as a new RIB (rigid inflatable boat) with an electric engine from Stream, one of the Group’s brands.
”Sustainability is increasingly important within the boating industry and Alukin Ocean Air 8 is based on a new and very interesting hull technology with great energy saving potential. But the RIB technology is also of great interest from a sustainability perspective as these types of boats do not require as much power and thus are easy to electrify”, Michael Bohm, CMO at Nimbus Group says.
Alukin Ocean Air 8 is a concept boat that has been developed in collaboration between Nimbus Group’s brand Alukin and the two Norwegian companies Pascal Technologies AS and Evoy AS. The hull is based on Pascal Technologies’ energy efficient AirHull technology which requires up to 50 percent less energy for propulsion which increases the boat’s range by 50-100 percent compared to using a traditional hull. By using aluminium for Ocean Air 8’s hull and superstructure the boat is 100 percent recyclable, which further reduces the boat’s environmental impact.
The new RIB from Stream carries the name Stream Rib 560 and is equipped with a 50hp electric outboard motor. The boat is the first of two aluminum RIBs, coming in two different sizes, that are being launched by Stream during 2024. The boats are affordable options for anyone who wants to drive an electric boat at cruising speed. Charging is done with ordinary 230-volt household electricity and depending on speed, you can enjoy the sea life up to 8 hours.
Additionally, the new Nimbus W11, which was presented at the boat fair in Cannes, is on display for the first time at Boot in Düsseldorf. Nimbus brand manager Jonas Göthberg will also give an update on the new Nimbus Coupé 465, being launched during 2024, at the press event on the first day in Düsseldorf.
