i don t have any check record as an entrepreneur, he did have a masters in mechanical engineering though, and had learned about a century old technique, giving votes wings known as a pair of computer controlled hydrofoils lift the bow out of the water, and make micro adjustments over 100 times a second. this creates a smooth ride, and tops tweet about 55 kilometers per hour. the electric engine releases no missions, and no noise. so it is better for marine life as well. it has been called the tesla of the fees, you know they sort of revolutionized the industry of electric vehicles, do you see this as having potentially the same kind of impact on the boating industry? . ? we we have a lot of inspiration from tesla, but when i started it, it was still the previous.
has had the first look at a radical idea, which traces its roots back to a soviet era military craft. here is the ambition: an all electric vessel sales out of portsmouth harbour, lifts up with a hydrofoil and then glides just above the water using the ground effect, proportion of air between the win, the water s surface. it s been developed by an american company which claims $500 million of advanced orders. see uliders million of advanced orders. see gliders are million of advanced orders. see gliders are a million of advanced orders.
of a boat and a plane, they fly like an aeroplane but they stay very close to the water. we solved both the wave tolerance problem and the harbour manoeuvrability problem by using hydrofoils, which have been greatly advanced through things like the america s cup campaign. that lets us navigate through the crowded harbours on the hydrofoil, and then take off on the periphery of the harbour. a vehicle like this is six times faster than a ferry, half the operating cost of an aircraft, and completely eliminate emissions. they are calling it a sea glider. portsmith to cherbourg in 40 minutes six times the speed of today s ferries. the concept is straightforward: a battery powered sea skimming flying ferry. what is not to like about it? it s a fantastic idea. you know, the reality is we, as an industry, have to look at technologies for the future. we have to look at decarbonising maritime transport. and we have to look at what is a visionary, blue skies idea.