Torqeedo Travel 503 & 1003

13.02.2010 nauCAT
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Torqeedo Travel 503 & 1003
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Producer: Torqeedo (DE)

The new generation of Torqeedo Travel outboarders combine integrated lithium batteries with unrivaled high efficiency. Because of this combination the electric motors offer lots of power and good range at small size and weight.

The new models Travel 503 and 1003 possess more power than their predecessors, are tougher and entirely watertight (IP67). In addition, the model 1003 offers a battery with 30% more capacity, as well as an even higher level of efficiency. At slow speed the range of a Torqeedo Travel motor exceeds 10 nautical miles. The energy consumed equals that of 33 grams of gasoline (Travel 1003) and 26 grams for the Travel 503.

A display located inside the tiller shows precise information about the remaining range as well as current speed, power consumption and state of charge. Speed and range information is calculated with the help of the integrated GPS. If the remaining charge of the battery drops below 30% an acoustic warning is triggered.

The lithium-manganese batteries used by Torqeedo signify a huge leap in performance for boat engines compared to conventional battery systems. They stand out due to a high specific energy density, meaning that a great amount of energy can be stored per kilogram of battery weight. In comparison to conventional battery systems they are noticeably easier to operate at lower weight.

Even more visionary is the alternative utilization of foldable solar modules for operation of the Torqeedo Travel: The flexible solar cells aren´t only convenient to use, the CIGS- technology (copper indium gallium diselenide) is currently the application with the highest rate of efficiency amongst thin-film solar technologies. In combination with a Torqeedo Travel you get one of the lightest and smallest solar-powered drives in the world: the total weight of motor and module adds up to about 14 kg, the solar panel has a surface area of about 1 square meter. The potent combination of powerful Torqeedo electric motors and flexible solar modules is one of the most efficient and intelligent drive technologies currently on the market. The absorbed sun energy is stored in the weatherproof and UV- resistant modules, so that the small solar power plants can deliver electricity even when the sky is cloudy or dull.

All in all, these qualities make the Torqeedo Travel the ideal motor for inflatable dinghies, ultra-small boats, dinghies, yawls, dragon boats or other day sailers up to a weight of 750 kg (Travel 503) or 1.5 t (Travel 1003).
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