As the New Year approaches, it's an excellent time for boaters to reflect on their experiences and set goals for the upcoming year. Here are some boating New Year's resolutions to consider:
At Suzuki Marine, we take our responsibility towards the environment seriously. We firmly believe in exploring the environmental impact of our outboard motors and implementing eco-friendly practices. Therefore, we have made significant changes to support this initiative and will continue to strive for a better and sustainable future.
Suzuki’s commitment to environmental responsibility is evident in every four-stroke outboard motor we produce. Each model not only meets the stringent EPA emissions standards set for the 2006 model year but also goes a step further—every Suzuki outboard has earned the prestigious 2008 California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-Star Ultra Low Emissions rating. This recognition highlights Suzuki's dedication to cleaner, more efficient marine technology, ensuring boaters can enjoy high performance on the water while minimizing their environmental impact.
Four-Stroke Technology:
Suzuki Marine has been a strong advocate for four-stroke engine technology. These engines are more fuel-efficient and produce lower emissions compared to traditional two-stroke engines.
Cleaner Emissions:
Suzuki has made significant investments in advanced technologies to reduce emissions from their outboard motors. Through the integration of fuel injection systems, catalytic converters, and other state-of-the-art technologies, we have successfully met and exceeded emission standards.
Efficiency Improvements:
Suzuki Marine prioritizes outboard motor efficiency to reduce fuel consumption and minimize carbon footprint with its industry-leading Lean Burn Technology.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System:
Some Suzuki outboard models feature a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, which helps to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, thereby making the engines more environmentally friendly.
Low Emission Labels:
Suzuki Marine uses environmental certifications on their outboard motors to inform consumers about their environmental impact and compliance with emission standards.
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Processes:
Suzuki Marine aims to incorporate sustainable practices throughout their manufacturing process by using eco-friendly materials, minimizing waste, and recycling.
Research and Development:
Companies such as Suzuki invest in research and development to create products with minimal environmental impact, achieved through advancements in materials, design, and propulsion systems.
Understanding outboard motor emissions is key to making an eco-conscious choice on the water. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) uses a simple 1 to 3-star rating system to show how clean an engine runs.
A 1-Star rating (introduced in 2001) means the engine meets EPA 2006 standards—a basic low-emission option. 2-Star engines, rolled out in 2004, are 20% cleaner than those standards, offering better environmental performance.
The gold standard is the 3-Star rating, launched in 2008, for ultra-low emissions—65% cleaner than EPA 2006 limits. Suzuki has fully embraced this level, with every four-stroke outboard motor earning the 3-Star mark for clean, efficient power on the water.
Suzuki Marine has always been at the forefront of creating eco-friendly marine engines that help to reduce the environmental impact of boating.
