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World’s first submersible hydrofoil: 26 mph above the water, 50 m under

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The all-electric Deepseaker DS1 will hydrofoil on the surface to boost speed and range

Italian startup iSpace2o has announced it’s starting production on the first hull for its Deepseaker DS1 submersible hydrofoil. This machine will rise out of the water to hydrofoil at speeds up to 23 knots (26 mph/43 km/h), or dive as deep as 50 m (164 ft) for underwater shenanigans.

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Onak takes on Oru, with compact low-cost Bato origami boat

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When we last heard about Belgian startup Onak, it was debuting an improved version of its origami-style folding canoe. Now, Onak is back with a considerably smaller and less costly boat, called the Bato.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags… Continue reading Onak takes on Oru, with compact low-cost Bato origami boat→

Startup aims to make waves with powerful long-range electric cruiser

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Last year, a team of former SpaceX engineers launched Californian marine startup Arc with a plan to develop a luxury electric cruiser with “far superior range, acceleration and performance than any boat in its class.” Now a pre-production Arc One has s… Continue reading Startup aims to make waves with powerful long-range electric cruiser→

Solar-electric catamaran camper pursues next-gen exploration

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Swedish startup Pol Boat is seeking a purer, simpler form of on-water escape and adventure with its all-new Lux. Much like a water-bound crossover or multi-sport mini-campervan, the sleek, silent catamaran encourages folks to leave behind the hustle an… Continue reading Solar-electric catamaran camper pursues next-gen exploration→

Candela celebrates the first flight of its C-8 electric hydrofoil boat

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Candela aims to smash electric boat range records with its C-8, using a hydrofoil system that eliminates as much as 80 percent of the drag you’d get from a conventional design. The first prototype C-8 has now flown, and Candela has released video.Conti… Continue reading Candela celebrates the first flight of its C-8 electric hydrofoil boat→

Autonomous Fleet concepts set course for Royal Navy’s next 50 years

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The Royal Navy has released an outline of its vision of how its Future Autonomous Fleet will operate over the next half century, including green aircraft carriers, underwater command centers, and robotic warships.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, Tec… Continue reading Autonomous Fleet concepts set course for Royal Navy’s next 50 years→

Michelin’s inflatable sails hybridize freight ships to cut emissions

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Beyond putting rubber on the world’s least-efficient hypercars, the Michelin Group also has its hand in more sustainable inflatable endeavors. Its Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project aims to increase efficiency among cargo ships using an inflatable sai… Continue reading Michelin’s inflatable sails hybridize freight ships to cut emissions→

Futuristic hydrofoiling electric speedboats to face off in E1 Series

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Formula E-style electric racing is set to hit the water with a new E1 series due to kick off in 2023. Today we get our first look at the “Racebird” powerboat design, and these high-speed hydrofoiling racers will certainly make for exciting watching.Con… Continue reading Futuristic hydrofoiling electric speedboats to face off in E1 Series→

GS22E electric tow boat gives a preview of clean, quiet watersports

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The world’s first all-electric water ski tow boat is up and running, offering demo days from the shores of Lake Tahoe in California. The Super Air Nautique GS22E offers watersports fans a handsome, quiet, emissions-free fun machine … at a price.Conti… Continue reading GS22E electric tow boat gives a preview of clean, quiet watersports→