Press Release - Steyr Motors USA

Press ReleaseMASTERVOLT & STEYR MOTORS’ PROPULSION SYSTEM OF THE FUTUREMETS 2010 – Mastervolt stand 02.321 & Steyr Motors stand 09.515The partnership of the leading Dutch-based electricalspecialist MASTERVOLT and the Austrian specialist forMarine diesel engines STEYR MOTORS are proud toannounce that the revolutionary series hybrid propulsionsystem based on GPX will be presented at METS 2010.Mastervolt has been right at the forefront of pioneeringwork in this field, including close co-operation with theAustrian engine manufacturer STEYR MOTORS.STEYR MOTORS develops a highly efficient and compactGenset combining an unique powerful diesel engine with a highly efficient PM (permanent magnet)generator to be integrated in the GPX models. The core of the Genset is a newly developedhorizontal 2 cylinder parallel twin marine diesel engine with 25 kW based on the proven STEYRMOTORS M1 Monoblock design and equipped with a STEYR MOTORS patented mass balancingsystem.Talks with yacht builders to be a potential field testingpartners are in progress, because the application of theGPX technology results in the ideal propulsion and electricpower system. With the benefits of electric propulsion, hightorque at low speeds making maneuvering extremely easy,it enables you to cruise with just the sound of the waterpassing the hull. The usual drawback of limited range willnot be part of this system, as the GPX will operate as arange extender.The GPX is best described as a compact, intelligent powerstation, and features a small but powerful engine with generator, an inverter, a three-step batterycharger and shore power hub all in one neat package. Much smaller and lighter than conventionalwww.mastervolt.com

Press Releasegenerators, it supplies everything needed to run high-demand systems on a boat, and does so withautomatic precision. By using energy from the batteries to support the smaller and highly efficientgenerator at peaks, the generator can be much smaller. By combining a variable speed generatorwith highly efficient permanent magnet, the generator can be another 15% smaller at the sameoutput levels. The build in inverter produces perfect sine-wave output power for any onboardapplication, even the most sensitive like electric cooking plates. Communicating with all thesystems on board via a CAN-Bus network, it also intelligently manages any shore power feeds,and ensures that batteries of whatever type are replenished as quickly as possible.Marketing Manager of Mastervolt on the GPX: “GPX is one of our strategic developments. Thisdevelopment involves a partnership with a state-of-the-art engine builder STEYR MOTORS.Together we will build a new generation of generators that is always ready to go, is smaller,weights less and is more fuel efficient.”Project Manager at STEYR MOTORS: “This highly efficient series hybrid propulsion system iscreated to be in line with the requirements of boat builders. Optimized power management, silentmove and high comfort, flexible and simple integration as well as reduced maintenance efforts arecore values of this product.”Mastervolt will show an extension of the range of GPX models at METS. A GPX 26E will be both atthe Mastervolt stand and at the Steyr Motors stand.-ENDS-Notes for editorsMastervolt is world leader in the supply of electrical power solutions to marine, mobile, and solarmarkets and has a worldwide presence in more than 80 countries.Established in 1991, Mastervolt International employs 115 full-time staff in seven countries and hasits headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mastervolt International is privately owned by itsfounders, current management and a number of key employees.STEYR MOTORS GmbH is the specialist for Diesel Engines out of the earlier Steyr-Daimler-Puchgroup of companies. Decades of Engine Engineering and Production of diesel engines for all kindwww.mastervolt.com

Press Releaseof commercial & military vehicles resulted in the development of the STEYR M1- ("Monoblock")engine family. Our products are highly specialised in regard of operational safety, environmentalprotection, power density and cost effectiveness. Best skilled Engineers in Engineering, QualityAssurance and Production are guarantees for customer's satisfaction and worldwide success withour products.STEYR MOTORS diesel engines are a synonym for most modern technologies, carefullyengineered and manufactured as a typical representative of Austria's worldwide image for engineengineering & technology.For further information on Mastervolt, please contact:Mastervolt International BV, Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTelephone: +31 (0)20 34 22 100. Fax: +31 (0)20 69 71 006Email: mpersoon@mastervolt.comwww.mastervolt.comFor further information on STEYR MOTORS GmbH, please contact:STEYR MOTORS GmbH, Im Stadtgut B1, A-4407 Steyr, AustriaTelephone: +43 (0)7252/222-11. Fax: +43 (0) 7252/222-19Email: r.mandorfer@steyr-motors.comwww.steyr-motors.comFor further press information, please contact:Tina Mansell at The Mansell Agency.Telephone: +44 (0)1202 701705. Mobile: +44(0)7973 850012.Email: tina@themansellagency.comwww.themansellagency.comwww.mastervolt.com