http://www.impactlab.net/2019/02/24/seabubbles-brings-its-electric-self-stablizing-hydrofoiling-bubble-taxis-to-miami/ Seabubbles brings its electric, self-stablizing, hydrofoiling Bubble Taxis to Miami February 24th, 2019
[images http://www.impactlab.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/60201A8C-47AC-4534-9BD9-CCFEC70A3F36.jpeg Top speed of the production boat while hydrofoiling will be around 20 knots, or 23 mph http://www.impactlab.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3C463691-3456-4873-A7CE-7271822FAF25.jpeg The Seabubbles team demonstrates how up to six people can fit into the Bubble Taxi http://www.impactlab.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51C07C81-3366-4920-A434-10768BCCDA75.jpeg Riding high: this electric hydrofoiling bubble sits some 18 inches over the water video dated https://youtu.be/gM-nhRR2g5E SeaBubbles flying in Saint-Tropez Aug 31, 2018 - Uploaded by SeaBubbles 0:58 ] Raising boats out of the water on hydrofoils makes them much more comfortable and efficient – and this French design uses electric propulsion and an automatic self-stabilizing system to give you clean, quiet and sexy water transport. The Seabubbles team demonstrates how up to six people can fit into the Bubble Taxi The Bubble Taxi offers clean, quiet and comfortable commuting over the water The Seabubbles system uses fly-by-wire controls to self-stabilize the watercraft as it flies Making its US debut in Miami this week, the Seabubbles Bubble Taxi is a five-seat design about the size of a family car, with a sleek shape reminiscent of a flying car from The Fifth Element. The Bubble Taxi prototype runs two props on a 20-kilowatt (27 hp) electric drive system, and once it hits around 13 kmh (8 mph), its hydrofoils develop enough lift to make it rise up out of the water, allowing a top speed of 28 kmh (17 mph) as it cruises along about 40 cm (16 inches) above the water. Getting the main hull out of the drink cuts drag by around 40 percent, helping squeeze extra range out of its 21.5-kilowatt-hour battery, which is good for up to two hours of use or 40 km (25 miles) between five-hour charges. Flying on hydrofoils also takes the craft up above a lot of surface choppiness, making for a smooth and comfortable ride. Again, the numbers above are only for the prototypes – Seabubbles says its production machines will be faster, with bigger batteries, longer range and 35-minute fast charge times. If it looks a bit unstable riding on its single, central front hydrofoil and two rear ones, fear not: the Bubble Taxi uses gyroscopic and altitude sensors to measure pitch and roll angles constantly, and the steering system is completely fly-by-wire, allowing the boat to auto-correct for tilt and stabilize itself as you drive. Price is around US$200,000 according to TechCrunch – a figure that’ll look more attractive due to fuel and maintenance savings if you plan to put a lot of nautical miles on it. But its eye-catching, futuristic look as it glides silently across the water could easily make it a status item for the well-heeled. A handful of private buyers are already paid up and waiting for their watercraft in the United States, and the company is also preparing to start production for private and business customers in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rotterdam and Amsterdam ... [© impactlab.net] https://newatlas.com/seabubbles-bubble-taxi-electric-hydrofoil/58553/ Seabubbles brings its electric, self-stablizing, hydrofoiling Bubble Taxis to Miami February 19th, 2019 Loz Blain Raising boats out of the water on hydrofoils makes them much more comfortable and efficient – and this French design uses electric propulsion and an automatic self-stabilizing system to give you clean, quiet and sexy water transport. Top speed of the production boat while hydrofoiling will be around 20 knots, or 23 mph(Credit: Seabubbles) View gallery - 8 images https://newatlas.com/seabubbles-bubble-taxi-electric-hydrofoil/58553/#gallery [© Gizmag] [dated] http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-SeaBubbles-fr-e-hydrofoil-e-jetski-taxi-v-tp4690996.html EVLN: SeaBubbles.fr e-hydrofoil (e-jetski) taxi (v) ... all sensor data. The Bubble has already been tested in Geneva and Paris. SeaBubbles aims to be in 50 water-rich cities in the next 5 years ... Aug 27, 2018 + https://www.drive.com.au/news/skoda-teases-electric-vision-iv-concept-120750 Skoda teases electric Vision iV concept 13 Feb 2019 Skoda has previewed a glimpse of its upcoming electric SUV coupe that will ... with the Czech brand's plan to bring 10 hybrid and electric vehicles to market by ... https://carimages.com.au/IbNbZMC86mktIIC-97XXbjpHwI4=/fit-in/800x600/filters:stretch(FFFFFF)/editorial/120750/mainimage-430.jpg For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/archive/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
