15+ YEARS OF ESTABLISHED COLLABORATION FOUNDED VOLTARI
In 2021 three companies came together to revolutionize marine EV:
Pantera Boats, LTS Marine and Carbon Marine
One company couldn't conquer the challenge of high-speed EV marine, but three companies could. The result is a new lineage of boats that can outsprint, outrun and outmaneuver any vessels in their class – both internal-combustion and electric.
PANTERA BOATS
MIAMI, FLORIDA / HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA U.S.A.
Founded in 1974, Pantera made its name in the 70s and 80s as one of the legendary performance boat makers on Miami’s famous “Thunderboat Row”. Pantera boats set records, won championships and built a cult following of fans who admired the brand’s sleek designs and unmatched workmanship.
However, the 90’s and 2000’s brought hard times to Thunderboat Row; Pantera struggled with litigations, unpaid bills, and ultimately, bankruptcy. In 2017 its physical and IP assets were sold, including molds, tooling, trademarks/logos and designs, to a group of buyers determined to resurrect the brand and restore it to its former glory in “retro-mod” form with 21st-century materials. But that was only the start. Pantera’s championship racing hull designs would play a key role in a technology breakthrough that would take performance on the water to levels never seen before.
LTS MARINE
MONTREAL, QUEBEC CANADA
It all started in 2008 with a bet – that an all-electric boat could be made with the power, speed and run time to pull a competitive waterskier through a slalom course. The three partners (an engineer, a mechanical designer specializing in electric powertrains, and a boat dealer/competitive waterskier) won their bet in 2009; with a viable proof of concept, they embarked on solving the hurdles that make EV marine so much more challenging than automotive.
When no batteries on the market could meet their needs, they designed and manufactured their own, experimenting with various battery types/designs, battery management systems, charge/discharge protocols, cooling systems and powertrains. By 2011 they had honed the system to the point that it could electrify marine applications – but also high-torque heavy-industry equipment like railcar movers, mining tractors, logging trucks and ATVs.
CARBON MARINE
TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA
In 2008, as carbon fiber’s lightness and strength was changing the game for aerospace, military equipment and F1 racing, Carbon Marine’s founder experimented with performance boats, replacing major structural pieces with carbon fiber. The results were spectacular; the modified craft delivered higher speeds, at lower RPMs, using less fuel, and with lower wear and tear on powertrain, extending component life and cutting maintenance needs.
The next step was obvious. The “Bullet”, a 21-foot deep-vee prototype with a complete carbon-fiber hull and structure, delivered record-breaking fuel-efficiency numbers and performance. That success kicked off an extended process of developing and refining the combination of materials, lamination schedules, curing processes and stack configurations that would deliver durability and top performance in harsh real-world saltwater conditions. In 2016, Carbon Marine debuted its first boat at the Miami International Boat Show.
THE MAKING OF VOLTARI
A MINI DOCU-SERIES
EPISODES 1-5
Who we are is best illustrated in our mini docu-series. From our origins, to our prototype 260E World Record Breaking run from Florida to Bimini on a single charge. We've come a long way to be the first Electric Boat to cross the Gulf Stream. And that is just the beginning.
EPISODE 6
The Gulf Stream | Part 1
In part one of the final two part episode of "The Making of Voltari", you'll witness the preparation from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the departure point, Key Largo, Florida. This is the beginning of the World Record voyage, the first Electric Boat to cross the Gulf Stream, and on a single charge.
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EPISODE 6 CONT.
The Gulf Stream | Part 2
In part two of the final two part episode of "The Making of Voltari", you'll witness the first Voltari 260E in her Caribbean element. Enjoy the voyage back from the World Record first Electric Boat to cross the Gulf Stream, and on a single charge.
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LEADING THE CHARGE IN ELECTRIFICATION
LEADERSHIP TEAM
CAMERON HEAPS
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
Cam is co-founder and former CEO of Steam Whistle Brewing. Competing in a crowded market against the largest breweries in the world, Steam Whistle launched and grew to become Canada’s most successful and profitable craft brewery. Cam’s innovations included establishing an eco-friendly manufacturing facility in a national historic site--winning it recognition as Canada’s Greenest Brewery; he also led the industry/government relations initiatives that yielded numerous milestone policy changes, and established the iconic Steam Whistle brand. His strategic planning and brand positioning prowess resulted in an Entrepreneur of the Year award for Cam, and recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Steam Whistle. In 2010, a long standing fascination with performance boating led Cam to found Carbon Marine, pioneering the use of advanced carbon fiber laminates in the marine industry. Cam also co-owns the legendary Pantera Boats brand. His vision as CEO and co-founder of Voltari Marine Electric Inc. is to eliminate pollution from the world’s waterways while delivering the most electrifying boating experience in the world. Cam holds a BA in Business and Philosophy and is a graduate of Ivey Academy’s Quantum Shift entrepreneurship program at the Ivey Business School.
TIM MARKOU, MBA
PRESIDENT
Tim has devoted his career to an increasingly-challenging sequence of roles in executive management, sales management, B2B sales and the technology sector, managing sales for products, subscription-based technologies, and telecom, to Fortune 500 companies and all levels of government. Tim spent 12 years launching, building and managing a $100M million annual IT staffing practice across North America, winning and delivering contracts for some of the largest cyber security and enterprise architecture initiatives in the federal government. Tim’s business expertise met his lifelong passion for boating when he became co-owner and president of the legendary Pantera Boats brand. Now, as President for Voltari, he supports and drives its mission to bring electromobility and a clean future to the world’s waterways. Tim has an MBA degree in executive management from Royal Roads University, a diploma in Business Sales from Loyalist College, and a certificate in Negotiations from Harvard School of Business.
Bruno Tellier, P. Eng, MSCA, PMP
Chief Technology Officer
In 25+ years as an engineer and experienced project manager, Bruno has developed innovative solutions in mechanical design and manufacturing, in business process improvement and in large IT implementation projects. With the co-founding of LTS Marine, he turned his energies and expertise to the challenges of de-carbonizing the marine and heavy-duty vehicle industries. LTS rapidly became a leading provider of high-powered electric and hybrid propulsion systems, providing custom solutions to a world-wide and multi-industry clientele. LTS Marine carved its niche as the original high-power powertrain supplier to the marine industry with the launch of the first electric tournament ski boat in 2010, and then the first electric wakeboard/surf boat in 2012 before joining the Voltari group of companies under the new name Voltari Power Systems. Bruno’s years of methodical research and hard work have laid the groundwork for the exciting innovations that bring safe, reliable, high-performance electric propulsion systems to the pleasure craft industry. Bruno holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management.
Jean-François Lavigne
Director of Innovation
Jean-François brings over 20 years of engineering experience in the electric vehicle industry. He spent more than 12 years as head of electronic packaging in one of the world’s leading electric motorization companies; the Dana TM4 joint venture between Dana Incorporated and Hydro-Québec designs and manufactures low- to high-voltage electric motors, generators, inverters and control systems suitable for the automotive, commercial, off-highway, marine, rail, motorsports, and recreational vehicle markets. Jean-François was also president of a company offering mechanical design services, and has supplied mechanical expert services in the context of patent litigation. As a co-founder of LTS Marine, a leading provider of high-power electric and hybrid propulsion systems, he is dedicated to decarbonizing the marine and heavy vehicle industries.
KEY MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL STAFF
HIGH-TORQUE ELECTRIFICATION EXPERTS
THE SAME INNOVATIONS THAT PROPELLED US TO THE FRONT OF THE PACK WITH EV MARINE CAN PROPEL YOUR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC/HYBRID APPLICATION
Electrification is revolutionizing industries worldwide. More torque, more speed, less noise, lower cost – and workers are safer and healthier in a low-noise, zero-emissions environment. Talk to us about how our electric powertrains can transform your products and workspace and give you an edge in the 21st-century economy. Check out our gallery of the electrification and hybridization projects carried out by Voltari Power for clients around the world. Then contact us to find out what we can do for you.
jet fighter air start
October 2023
Military moves to high-kW continuous output electric for starting jets.
unmanned hybrid MV
JANUARY 2024
Canadian military unmanned MV goes hybrid with Voltari tech.
1st electric wake boat
January 2011
Correct Craft releases first ever fully electric wake boat, powered by Voltari.
RAIL SHUNTING WAGON
June 2015
Voltari 100% electric powertrain ideal for high-torque railway shunting.
logging trucks
March 2019
Canadian logging company saves money with hybridized trucks.
track vehicle
September 2020
Rugged all-purpose track vehicles go 100% electric with Voltari.
Hybrid Sailboat
October 2014
Sailboat uses Voltari Electric propulsion with onboard generator.
MINING TRACTOR
SEPTEMBER 2021
Zero emission tractor ideal for underground mining work.
