MOBILITY
MOBILITY
INTUITIVE PROPULSION WITH A MINIMAL IMPACT
Hydrofoils have been used in a variety of applications , demonstrating that they are flexible to applications in consumer and commercial products . From passenger transports vessels to recreational functions , hydrofoils not only prove sustainable but scalable .
To reduce the impact of power boats on waterways , hydrofoils reduce the scale of the propulsion system required , which in turn limits the force imposed on the water . As they push the watercraft up , the board or ship clears the surface and avoids creating more motion in the water , which , in coastal areas , can minimise erosion to coastlines and noise impacts on nearby populations as well as habitats in the ocean .
WHAT ARE THE USE CASES FOR HYDROFOILS ?
Aside from their intuitive designs and uniquely aesthetic characteristics , hydrofoils prove practical in enabling electrified transportation at sea , but also retaining tranquillity in line with the silence of batterypowered motors . We see more applications for hydrofoils as they make their way into the leisure craft sector , but all manage to transport passengers through newly accessible routes worldwide .
Leveraging boats in a more sustainable way will reduce the dependence on cars and serve as further means of electrified transport in years to come . But for now , excitement builds as the full potential of hydrofoil technology is to be showcased at the UIM E1 Series World Championship , and the likes of boat makers build sustainable partnerships to deliver boats to more customers .
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