Suzuki supports Fraglia Vela Riva during the Ecological Day of Lake Garda
Riva del Garda – Fraglia Vela Riva renews its commitment to environmental sustainability, integrating innovative technologies and strategic collaborations to reduce the environmental impact of its activities and keep one of the international temples of sports sailing, Lake Garda, clean.
Among the initiatives already launched – the adoption of electric buoys, the installation of photovoltaic panels and the testing of zero-emission inflatable boats stand out, in line with the World Sailing 2030 Sustainability Agenda and the principles of the Charta Smeralda.
On Sunday 14 December Fraglia Vela Riva, in partnership with Suzuki, completed an Ecological Day of Lake Garda, aimed at cleaning the precious basin from waste.
Involved in this noble green activity, which was carried out with the support of the “Dimensione Blu” Underwater Association for the recovery of polluting materials from the seabed, were the athletes of the competitive teams that belong to the historic Garda yacht club – founded in 1928 by Gabriele d’Annunzio, and in Italy the most active in organizing international sailing events – their families and those of the Fraglia members, as well as the members and students of the high schools “Liceo Maffei” and “Garda Scuola”.
A success in terms of garbage collection, which saw the collection of 150 kg of waste between light and heavy material, in an area usually recognized for its cleanliness.
Suzuki, whose outboards were chosen by Fraglia Vela Riva to power its support units for the sailing school and the sports events it organizes, made available for the Ecological Day of Lake Garda a DF140BG installed on a Focchi inflatable boat. It is an engine equipped as standard with the #lavalacqua system (Suzuki Micro Plastic Collector), a filtering device that allows you to clean the water from microplastics while sailing. The pump in the cooling circuit of the outboard motor sucks up the water in which it is sailing and circulates it inside; before discharging it, the water is passed through an additional circuit in which the filter that retains the microplastics is positioned, so as to put it back clean into the environment.
To underline the value of the system and the effectiveness of the #lavalacqua filter, the Day was enriched by the presence of Professor Luca Fambri of the University of Trento, an expert in materials engineering, who analyzed the residues collected by the Suzuki outboard motor during the hours in use, and showed the participants the results.
During the event, a Suzuki Educational session was organized during which the Suzuki Environmental Vision 2050 was presented, the environmental sustainability plan that the Japanese manufacturer is committed to worldwide. In addition, the Suzuki Clean Ocean Project was discussed, which represents the company’s commitment to protecting inland waters, seas and oceans through the adoption of green technologies, introduced on its outboard motors, aimed at containing their environmental impact.
SUZUKI GREEN TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to the aforementioned Suzuki Micro Plastic Collector, we talked about the Suzuki oil-bath timing chain, which represents a technology that offers numerous advantages in terms of performance and respect for the environment.
Environmental benefits:
– reduction of noise emissions, as the oil-bath timing chain is significantly quieter than traditional timing belts, helping to reduce noise pollution at sea;
– less maintenance, because constant oil-bath lubrication reduces chain wear, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments and replacements.
– greater durability and reliability, as the oil-bath timing chain is more robust and reliable than timing belts, ensuring greater peace of mind during navigation;
– greater efficiency, because oil-bath lubrication reduces friction, increasing engine efficiency and reducing fuel consumption;
– greater power and torque, as the oil-bath timing chain is able to transmit more power and torque than timing belts, allowing for better engine performance.
Environmental protection:
Choosing a Suzuki outboard engine with an oil-bath timing chain represents a significant step forward.
In addition to the advantages listed above, this technology allows you to:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, because lower fuel consumption means lower emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment;
protect the marine ecosystem, as the reduction of noise pollution and harmful emissions helps to preserve marine fauna and the ecosystem in general.
Direct air intake is a system introduced by Suzuki in its outboards with a view to a sustainable future.
The Suzuki system draws air directly from the outside environment, rather than from the engine compartment. This allows you to:
– improve combustion efficiency, because fresh, clean air provides better fuel combustion, resulting in reduced consumption and emissions;
– reduce noise, as the absence of air intake pipes in the engine compartment makes Suzuki outboards quieter, contributing to the -reduction of noise pollution.
Environmental benefits:
– reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as lower fuel consumption means lower emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment;
– reduction of air pollution, as direct air intake reduces emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and unburned hydrocarbons (HC), contributing to improving air quality;
– protection of the marine ecosystem, as the reduction of noise pollution and harmful emissions helps to preserve marine fauna and the ecosystem in general.
The Suzuki Selective Rotation is a revolutionary invention that allows the same outboard to be used in dual-engine configurations. With the same engine, by replacing a wiring connector and adopting the appropriate propeller, it is possible to rotate the propeller to the left or right. This technology enables sustainable production, minimizing the use of natural resources and reducing pollution and negative impacts on the environment.
The resonance chamber is a key component of Suzuki outboards that helps reduce environmental impact in a green perspective. The resonance chamber is a device located inside the engine exhaust system that uses the principles of acoustics to:
Reduce noise, as the resonance chamber absorbs sound waves of certain frequencies, attenuating the engine exhaust noise. This helps reduce noise pollution at sea, a major problem for marine fauna;
Better efficiency, as the resonance chamber optimizes the flow of exhaust gases, improving engine efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. As a result, lower greenhouse gas emissions and less pollutants are released into the environment.
Suzuki offers three innovative storage options for its DF4A-DF5A-DF6A outboards, in line with the company’s commitment to more environmentally friendly boating:
Vertical position: reduces the engine’s footprint on board, freeing up valuable space for other uses;
Horizontal position: allows the engine to be stowed safely and stably, even in rough sea conditions;
Trailer position: allows the engine to be transported comfortably and effortlessly, even over long distances.
The three storage options offered by Suzuki mean a lower risk of fuel or oil leaks during transport and storage of the outboard.
#Consumemeno (Suzuki Lean Burn) is a patented technology by Suzuki that optimizes fuel combustion
Environmental benefits:
– reduction of fuel consumption, as optimal fuel combustion allows for gasoline savings, with a consequent reduction in CO₂ emissions and other greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment;
– less air pollution, as the O₂ sensor helps reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and unburned hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, improving air quality;
– protection of the marine ecosystem, as less air pollution and less CO₂ emissions mean less negative impact on the marine ecosystem and fish fauna.
Suzuki Drive-by-Wire is an innovative system that replaces traditional mechanical cables and levers with electronic controls for managing the outboard. Instead of directly operating the accelerator and gear engagement with physical cables, the pilot uses electronic controls. These controls transmit digital signals to the engine control unit, which in turn electronically controls the opening of the accelerator and gear engagement.
Environmental benefits:
– reduction of fuel consumption, because the electronic system allows for more precise management of the accelerator opening, optimizing fuel combustion and reducing consumption;
– less air pollution, because lower fuel consumption means lower emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment;
– reduction of noise, because the Drive-by-Wire system eliminates the noise produced by the movement of mechanical cables, contributing to a quieter navigation experience.
