The P-12 is expected to be available for delivery by the end of 2022. With a gasoline price of 0,6€ per liter, P-12 will in fact be about 85 percent less expensive to drive.” This means that even in markets where fossil fuels are subsidized, P-12 will be considerably cheaper to operate than comparable combustion engine vessels. P-12 consumes 80% less energy than conventional combustion engine water taxis, or in other words, less energy per passenger than a family car. One of the big benefits of our hydrofoil technology and proprietary electric drive train is the low operating costs. With P-12, there’s no trade-off between economy and environment. “Switching from a combustion engine to an electric boat shouldn’t be a tough decision. I’m absolutely willing to risk my lunch by putting that sea sickness claim to the test.Ĭandela isn’t just pitching the new boat as a higher performance or more convenient alternative to diesel ferries – they also say it would be cheaper to operate as well.
The company also says that means “a 95% reduction of wave g-force compared to conventional ships – and the very end of sea sickness.” It’s a pretty amazing sight to see – which you can view for yourself. The gentle ride is made possible both by the hydrofoils themselves and also Candela’s proprietary control system that automatically adjust the foils for the smoothest ride. Thus it could theoretically work repeatedly for more than two hours on and one hour off, or a fleet of P-12s could work nonstop. The boat features DC fast charging that can top off the battery in just an hour. The Candela P-12 can cruise at 30 knots (55 km/h or 34 mph), and has an autonomy of more than 2 hours at 20 knots (37 km/h or 23 mph). That offers a myriad of advantages, including less energy use, less noise, a smoother ride, and the ability to traverse waters without leaving a wake.Īs a result, the boat can travel faster in previously restricted areas where boat wakes could damage vessels or harm marine wildlife. The hydrofoils actually lift the hull of the boat completely out of the water, resulting in the P-12 effectively flying over the surface. The P-12 also uses the same hydrofoil system already proven in the Candela C-7, the company’s luxury leisure electric boat. The 8.5 meter (28 foot) water taxi can fit up to 12 passengers in its panoramic-view cabin. We believe that the faster the world stops relying on fossil fuels and instead moves towards a zero-emission future, the better. We re-think efficiency in waterborne transport to radically push the performance boundaries of electric boats and ships. Premium Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled the new Candela P-12, an electric hydrofoil water taxi.ĭesigned to replace traditional diesel-powered ferries, the Candela P-12 uses an electric powertrain combined with a carbon fiber hull and hydrofoils to create a super-efficient drive system. Candela’s ultimate purpose is to speed up the transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans. This will be a pivotal moment for electric boats.Public transportation just got way cooler. After the first ride last week, it’s clear we’re right on target. “It’s just a smooth, silent, and fun ride. “Candela C-8 is designed to do away with all the bad aspects of powerboating: no slamming, no harmful wake, no pollution, no maintenance, no noise, and no more expensive trips to the fuel dock,” Candela’s head of PR, Mikael Mahlberg told Clean Technica.
RELATED: Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method for Recycling Industrial Plastics at Room Temperature in 20 Minutes The boat sleeps two kids and two adults, while the above deck cockpit has room for eight people.
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“It’s basically free boating, and hassle-free boating, for the first time in history,” says company founder Gustav Hasselskog. The C-POD motor is rated for 3,000 hours of service-free use, which is equivalent to 50–100 years of a person’s average recreational boating time, reports Clean Technica, adding that after being unveiled in February, its 100 preorders mean it outsold almost all other conventional speed boats of its size. Capable of being mass produced at 400 units per year, the C-8 prices in at €290,000, equal or in some cases lower than other fossil-fuel speed boats in its size class of 28 feet (8.5 meters). MORE: Solar Panels Built From Waste Crops Can Make Energy Without Direct LightĬandela has designed C-8 to fit right into the industry options.
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