Futurride

Candela electric boat sets new endurance record

Posted by Gary Mason | Sep 23, 2023 | Electrification, Vehicles

The hydrofoiling Candela C-8 posted a new world record for the longest distance covered by an electric boat, traveling 777 km or 420 nmi in 24 h.

X Shore launches electric boat for ‘professional sectors’

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 14, 2023 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The new PRO model—based on the X Shore’s 8-m platform and aimed at accelerating the net-zero transition so organizations can reach their sustainability targets—follows news of X Shore 1 upgrades via a strengthened Bosch Engineering collaboration.

Norwegian boat builder and marine tech startup launch electric Ripple Boats

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 3, 2023 | Business Development, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

Frydenbø Marine and Pascal Technologies have joined forces to launch a new electric boat brand promising long range with air-cushion technology that is said to significantly reduce water resistance and extend range considerably without the need for more complex technology.

Abtery developing ‘smarter way’ to charge electric boats

Posted by Kevin Jost | Mar 30, 2023 | Business Development, Electrification, Infrastructure, Marine, Startups

On LinkedIn this week, the startup revealed what it says is a battery-based solution that better suits the unique needs of marine infrastructure with 350-kW fast charging and no additional electrical infrastructure needed other than a basic power connection.

Juva Yachts hopes to build solar electric boat in 2023

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 13, 2023 | Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

With the launch of its first funding round, the company hopes to begin e/y 30 prototype production in April, completing the first boat in November, with plans calling for three battery pack sizes of 46, 70, or 93 kW·h and propulsion by two 15-kW propulsion pods from SeaDrive.

Production Candela C-8 electric, foiling day cruiser to debut at CES

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 20, 2022 | Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

CES Brief: The boat, which the company says represents the future of sustainable waterborne travel, achieves maximum efficiency, speed, and range with electric hydrofoils that allow it to silently fly above the water and waves.

Navier’s N30, the electric hydrofoil boat built in America, takes flight

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 8, 2022 | Design, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

At Art Basel in Miami, Navier showed a bigger 30-ft variant of the previously announced 27-ft N27 built by Lyman-Morse, going from sketch to full scale in less than a year.

Vision Marine powers world-speed-record Hellkat electric boat

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 29, 2022 | Electrification, Motorsports, Vehicles

At the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout over the weekend, the Hellkat V32 32-ft catamaran hull powered by a pair of Vision Marine’s flagship E-Motion electric outboards, broke the record and achieved a top speed of 109 mph.

Candela aims to make public transport faster with P-12 Shuttle electric flying ferry

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 24, 2022 | Business Development, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

The “world’s fastest electric ship” is set to hit Stockholm’s waters next year, the innovative hydrofoiling electric ferry to reduce emissions and slash commuting times, with the city believing it will make waterborne public transport more attractive than trains, buses, and cars.

Candela expands market for its best-selling hydrofoiling electric boats

Posted by Kevin Jost | Mar 28, 2022 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

Just weeks after its introduction, new C-8 flying electric daycruiser is outselling many combustion-engine premium boats in Europe, which bodes well for its announced expansions in the U.S., the source for a majority of its new customers, and New Zealand, to help protect that country’s pristine lakes.