Blog posts by Greg Trauthwein, in Propulsion

Schottel's Strahberger: One Year at the Helm

Posted to Propulsion by Greg Trauthwein on 1 February 2017

Schottel's Dr. Christian Strahberger, the energetic new leader for this ubiquitous maritime propulsion brand, discusses the strategy to prepare for the inevitable market rebound.

Interview: Mika Koli, The Switch

Posted to Propulsion by Greg Trauthwein on 10 January 2017

Insights from the maker of an exciting new electrical drive train technology.

Emissions Control: The Case for Scrubbers

Posted to Propulsion by Greg Trauthwein on 11 November 2016

In a recent interview with Maritime Reporter TV, CR Ocean Engineering President Nicholas Confuorto discusses the case for incorporating a scrubber system for efficient maritime emissions control.

Interview: Johan Carlsson - CTO, Volvo Penta

Posted to Propulsion by Greg Trauthwein on 14 September 2016

Greg Trauthwein was recently afforded the opportunity to test drive Volvo Penta powered boats off the coast of Sweden & interview Johan Carlsson, CTO, Volvo Penta.

Volvo Penta Debuts New D8 Diesel Engine & IPS

Posted to Propulsion by Greg Trauthwein on 14 June 2016

Ever since the global financial meltdown of 2008 briefly crippled the world leisure boat market, Volvo Penta adopted a strategy to increase its commercial market share with its family of innovative propulsion systems and controls.