Torqeedo, the German specialist company famous for its small electric outboard motors, has announced a reconfiguration of its management team.

In future the team will comprise Dr. Ralf Plieninger and Dr. Michael Rummel. Founder and CEO Dr. Christoph Ballin is moving to the Advisory Board where he and Dr. Frank Hiller, Chief Executive Officer of DEUTZ AG, will continue to advise and support the company.

Torqeedo currently offers electric and hybrid drives with power outputs of between 0.5 and 100kW for commercial applications and leisure use. All Torqeedo drives share an uncompromising focus on high-tech, maximum efficiency, and full systems integration.

By Jake Frith