This century s energy innovation mirrors industrial revolution of early 1900s
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The Candela Seven hydrofoil speed across Lago Maggiore. The speedboat is powered by an electric engine and capable of sustaining 20 knots for 2 1/2 hours, according to the manufacturer.HandoutShow MoreShow Less
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The beautiful village of Baddeck, Nova Scotia, summer home of late world-famous inventor Alexander Graham Bell, was site of two historic transportation firsts, when J.A.D. McCurdy flew Silver Dart on February 23, 1909, on first successful flight in the British Empire, and 10 years later when F.W. Casey Baldwin piloted a hydrofoil, affectionately called the cigar , at record-shattering 70 miles per hour, a remarkable world record that stood for many years. Photos above show Silver Dart during historic flight, top left, and replica on display at Baddeck, top right; while record-shattering hydrofoil is shown lower left during trials, and replica at lower right, cur