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Old 09-18-2019, 05:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Seabubbles electric water taxi tests in Paris

Water taxis, electric boats and hydrofoils aren't new... yet the combination is quite attractive:

https://www.voanews.com/silicon-vall...er-seine-paris


https://www.reuters.com/video/?video...75&jwsource=cl

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Old 09-19-2019, 10:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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That's interesting. I wonder where it falls on the efficiency scale, Watt-hours per passenger mile.

They could use a rim drive propulsor or three.

I'd ditch those gull-wing doors for a sliding hatch. It's more nautical.
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Old 12-19-2019, 12:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Hoping I can try that next year! Curious what's the max speed.

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