Friedrich Böbel and Christoph Ballin both had good jobs: one was a management consultant while the other was a researcher at Germany’s respected Fraunhofer Institut. But one day while out boating they decided to quit and start again from scratch. Their goal was to build the perfect electric boat motor. Today the men's company Torqueedo has become a global player.Torqeedo began selling electrically-powered outboard motors in 2006. Based in southern Germany, the firm now employs 35 people and sells its products in over 30 countries, including the US and Saudi Arabia. An entry-level Torqueedo motor costs around 900 euros. Powered by lithium-manganese batteries they're especially popular for dinghies, fishing boats and canoes. The outboard motors are in demand as they are very energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly. Thomas Gill reports on this award-winning company.