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Guardian reports on electric hydrofoil ferries expanding in US

Vessev and Candela are deploying battery-powered hydrofoil boats that use underwater wings to cut drag and emissions.

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What to know

  • Electric hydrofoil ferries reduce drag by 66% (Vessev) to 80% (Candela) compared to conventional vessels, enabling smaller batteries and lower operational costs.
  • Vessels are already operating commercially: Candela ferries carry Stockholm commuters daily, and Norway has ordered 20 units; Vessev's first US service is planned for Lake Tahoe.
  • Transportation is the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions; switching diesel ferries to electric could reduce pollution around waterfronts and improve air quality.

“We're picking up speed. We're going for a takeoff”

Eric Laakmann, Vessev CEO · The Guardian ↗ · Oct 28

Eric Laakmann Chief Executive and co-founder of VessevVessev Electric ferry manufacturerCandela Swedish electric ferry manufacturer

Guardian reports on electric hydrofoil ferries expanding in US
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    Electric ferries positioned as emissions solution for transportation sector

    Coverage emphasizes that transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Electric ferries powered by clean electricity could reduce pollution around busy waterfronts and offer an alternative to road vehicles, connecting communities without adding congestion.

    “More like subways, more like buses, more like Ubers, more like taxis but on the water…”
    — Eric Laakmann
    1. 3 outlets A new wave of electric ferries is here in the US. Some even fly

      first by Mastodon, 10d ago · also Guardian Tech, Guardian Environment

    • DaveWhittle@mastodon.social

      A new wave of electric ferries is running in the US. Some even fly https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/29/us-electric-ferries?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

      DaveWhittle@mastodon.socialMastodon10d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Vessev plans Lake Tahoe service; Candela operates in Stockholm and Norway

    Vessev operates passenger services in New Zealand and Australia with US expansion planned for Lake Tahoe. Swedish company Candela already operates electric hydrofoil ferries in Stockholm for commuters and has secured an order for 20 boats from Norway for coastal service.

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    Guardian reports electric hydrofoil ferries expanding in US waters

    The Guardian publishes coverage of electric ferry technology, featuring Vessev's fully electric hydrofoil boats operating in New York Harbor. The article highlights how hydrofoil design reduces drag by about 66%, enabling smaller battery packs and lower costs while improving efficiency.

    “We substantially reduce the drag that you feel and that's really what makes electrification viable…”
    — Eric Laakmann