Electric Hydrofoils Save Energy, But Do They Earn Their Price?

Hydrofoils have an obvious appeal.

The Core Event

Lift a boat’s hull clear of the water, reduce drag and move passengers faster while consuming less energy.

Key Facts

I’ve written before about the proposed electric hydrofoil ferry between Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons, where floating logs, coastal conditions and uncertain passenger demand make the economics difficult.

Context & Significance

Lift a boat’s hull clear of the water, reduce drag and move passengers faster while consuming less energy.

Outlook

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