Silent Yachts adds a kite wing to its solar electric catamaran

Austrian boat-maker Silent Yachts has rolled out its latest solar electric catamarans, showing off a slightly longer vessel with a newly designed hull that allows greater performance across the water. Helping things along are a dozen more solar panels … Continue reading Silent Yachts adds a kite wing to its solar electric catamaran

Italian superyacht firm unveils solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran”

Renowned Italian yacht design firm Lazzarini has unveiled designs for a solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran,” and according to the studio, it will be the first in the world. Dubbed Pagurus, the striking 82-ft (25-m) superyacht merges solar technology w… Continue reading Italian superyacht firm unveils solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran”

Volkswagen and Cupra pitch in on solar electric yacht

Austrian boatbuilder Silent Yachts has already gained a fair bit of attention with its solar electric catamarans. Its just-announced latest model should continue that trend, as it’s the result of a partnership with automakers Volkswagen and Cupra.Conti… Continue reading Volkswagen and Cupra pitch in on solar electric yacht

Silent 55: Is this the world's most cost-efficient mobile home?

The new Silent 55 has a pair of 250-kW e-motors and 210 kWh of battery capacity

For those seeking a luxurious, spacious, self-sufficient home with forever changing scenery and negligible operating costs, look no further than the Silent 55. Silent Yachts will debut a vastly improved version of the Silent 55, a solar-powered, 55-ft ocean-going catamaran, at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival in September. With double the power of last year’s model, the Silent 55 will touch 20 knots (23 mph, 23 km/h), cruise all night with no emissions and commensurate running costs, and has a draft of just 3.9 ft (1.2 m), meaning it can access just about any waterway in the world.

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