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Flying on computer-aided hydrofoils , the Candela C-7 is the first electric craft with long range at high speed . Using computers and software to fly above the waves , it needs 80 % less energy than conventional motorboats – and a welcome side effect is the almost total absence of wake . Causing a less-than 5cm high wake , the silent Candela C-7 can cruise at high speeds for well over 2 hours at a speed of up to 30 knots ( 55 km / h ), far longer than any other electric boat , without causing damage to buildings , canals , or other boats , such as gondolas .
In addition thanks to a recent investment of € 24m from Europe ’ s premier investment company EQT Ventures , Candela now plans to scale its hydrofoil technology to several commercial vessels . The company is developing the 30-passenger shuttle ferry Candela P-30 for the City of Stockholm , a vessel that is very similar to the Vaporettos ( water buses ) currently used by the Venetians . - A P-30 would not only be faster , but also a more comfortable ride than today ’ s diesel ferries since it flies above the swells and chop . But the most important aspect is that it will not create any Moto ondoso , says Gustav Hasselskog , the CEO of Candela Technology
Candela P-30 will also be vastly more economical to operate than today ’ s diesel ferries . According to data provided by the Region of Stockholm , the first customer , P-30 will have 40 % lower operating costs than Stockholm ’ s similar-sized diesel vessels .
Simultaneously , Candela is also working on the Candela P-12 , which is a 12- person water taxi resembling the classic Venetian taxi boats . The difference , again , is that the foiling P-12 will not create wake and uses considerably less power at high speeds : only about 30 kW , or 40 horsepower , operating at a speed of 20 knots . Traditional taxi boat are often equipped with 250-to 300 hp diesel engines . - The Candela P-12 would be the perfect shuttle boat going from Marco Polo Airport to the city . This particular stretch of water is also pretty rough , with crisscrossing waves that can cause discomfort . Flying above the water surface would mean a much better experience for passengers , says Gustav Hasselskog .
Candela will be showcasing the Candela C-7 the world ’ s first electric hydrofoil boat during the Salone Di Nautico , May 29 to June 6 offering test drives around the wonderful waterways of Venice .
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