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400 tons 10 / 12 passengers and 7 / 8 crew Beam : 8.6m Length : 36.92m E . mode hybrid Range at 10 knots = 5,000 NM

Of course , electric being a much cheaper form of transport at the time , the issue with boats is the high levels of resistance from the water beneath them . “ He realised that , in order to do that , he needed to drastically reduce the energy usage of boats . The only way to do that is to avoid the friction of water by lifting the hull above the water ,” Mahlberg explains .

The use of hydrofoil works wonders for leisure boating with the added benefit to the environment with minimal disturbance of water and life under the surface . That said , hydrofoiling has also made an appearance elsewhere in the marine industry , in particular the E1 Series boat racing championship , which is set to launch in 2023 and provide the same non-disruptive capabilities to powerboats .

As can be expected , super yachts pose different challenges when it comes to electrification . As the industry ’ s most lucrative businesses often build bespoke to client specifications there is no one-size-fits-all super yacht , but electrified solutions are being drip-fed into the industry .

Take Benetti Yachts as an example of hybrid propulsion as it leverages the E-Mode Hybrid power solution developed by Siemens . This solution allows the company to provide the same luxury design and build with 24 % less carbon dioxide emissions per year , and up to 85 % nitrogen oxide .

The E-Mode Hybrid solution enables four different cruise modes , including enhanced comfort mode , extended range , eco transfer mode , and eco cruise . Such solutions leverage digital capabilities to reduce the running costs and fuel consumption depending on different ocean environments .

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