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Hobbits, Orcs, and Flying Ferries: NZ’s New Precious

The lads at Vessev are launching the VS-9, a 29-foot carbon-fiber marvel that flies over water. With a 105 kWh battery and 35 mph top speed, it’s the quiet, wake-free future of commuting that makes standard ferries look like prehistoric fossils.

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The Swedish Flying Boat That’s Actually Useful

The Swedes are teaching boats to fly, and it’s actually working! With $141 million in the bank, Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil is slashing commute times and energy bills. It’s fast, green, and makes diesel ferries look like prehistoric bathtubs.

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Hydrofoil Hero: An Electric Boat That Actually Works

An electric ferry that flies? Candela’s P-12 hydrofoil just smashed records with a 150-mile voyage to Norway, proving EV boats don't have to be slow, boring, or incredibly expensive. It even brought a Ford F-150 along for the ride.

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Thunderstruck? No, Just A Very Quiet Hum Down Under…

The world’s largest electric ship, Hull 096, is finally moving - and it’s eerily quiet. With 275 tons of batteries and enough juice to power a town, this Tasmanian giant proves electric shipping is here. I just miss the engine noise.

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Can Swedes Cure DC Gridlock With a Flying Electric Bathtub?

The Swedes have invaded D.C. traffic with the P-12, an electric ferry that flies above the Potomac, cutting a Georgetown to Reagan commute to six ridiculous minutes. It uses 80% less energy, allegedly cures seasickness, and costs nearly two million dollars - but hey, at least you beat the Orange Line.

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Is It a Yacht, or a Private Island That Floats?

This 213-foot solar-powered catamaran is less a boat and more a floating postcode. It’s an "explorer" yacht with two pools, a 22-person crew, and a garage for your submarine. It's gloriously absurd, brilliantly engineered, and fantastically eco-conscious...ish.

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The Tugboat That Thinks It's a Tesla

They’ve built a tugboat with 4,000 horsepower, a battery bigger than my apartment, and the business sense of a Wall Street shark. This isn’t about saving the planet; it’s about saving money. The quiet revolution has begun, and it smells surprisingly clean.

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My Jet Ski Can Power My House. Can Yours?

Tired of your jet ski just being a noisy toy? Taiga's new Orca lineup not only offers silent thrills but can also power your cabin during an outage. Yes, your personal watercraft is now a giant, floating, and very expensive power bank.

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Finally, An Electric Boat That Won't Ruin Venice

Venice's canals are finally getting the silent treatment. The all-electric Lucietta water taxi promises a future without diesel fumes and rattling engines. It's gorgeous, it's quiet, and it has a fridge. What more could a weary tourist possibly want?

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