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Sweden's Electric Hydrofoils - Green Travel

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  Candela's Electric Hydrofoil Speedboats                                                                           Source:  Candela Boating That's Good For the Environment Stockholm-based Candela has developed an electric hydrofoil speedboat that is a technological wonder.  It glides above the water's surface in a silent, environmentally safe and zero emissions way.  Unlike gas powered boats, there are no pollutants contaminating pristine waterways and their surrounding ecosystems. The company is expanding internationally and just signed a partnership in New Zealand with Next Generation Boats to sell its innovative e-boats there.  The island nation has one of the highest per capital uses of boats in the world and a large number of pristine ...

Jaguar's Electric Boat Breaks World Speed Record

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Electric Boat that Almost Flies Jaguar just broke another speed record.  Not for racing cars.  This one is for their electric boat.  It just happened in late June, shattering the world electric speed record for boat racing.  The electric boat is the Jaguar Vector. The racing happened on Coniston Water, the third largest lake in the English Lake District. The Jaguar V makes eco-friendly, green, clean electric water craft look good for waterways and the environment. Jaguar Vector Racing The Jaguar Vector has a V20E electric engine.  Electricity provides all the boat's electric power and powers the motor and control systems.  The Jaguar V smashed a previous world record of 76.8 mph set a few years ago. The Jaguar V reached and sustained 88.6 mph for 8 miles.  The boat was designed and built by Jaguar Vector and their racing partner Williams Advanced Engineering. Next Race Lap  Jaguar has a strong vision concerning the importance of electric c...