Stockholm, Sweden, based Candela Technology AB reports that its P-12 Shuttle foiling ferry vessel has successfully completed flight tests and will enter serial production at its Rotebro factory. In a pilot, the all-electric P-12 Shuttle is set to join Stockholm’s public transport network in 2024, reducing the Ekerö suburb-city center commute from 55 to 25 minutes. This is possible through an exemption from the city center’s speed limits gained by the vessel’s minimal wake.
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Waterborne transportation has long been an important mode of travel, but the environmental impact and cost of operating traditional ferries has limited its use in modern times. However, with Stockholm-based Candela’s cutting-edge technology, waterways can be electrified and thereby improve public transportation and connect communities in an environmentally sustainable way.
Using smaller vessels that fly over the water instead of through it, energy needs can be reduced by up to 95%, making...
Electric hydro foiling vessels trending again
Seeing is believing. That is a saying that fits very well with Candela. You need to see this video to understand what we are talking about. Boats flying! It’s super cool, and it’s a changemaker.
Erik Eklund is the Chief Commercial Officer of Candela. When he talks about his career, it’s like it was all building up to his current position. You can hear in his voice how passionate he is. And I cannot wait to go to Stockholm in the autumn to commute on...
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