The
Quadrofoil looks like a vehicle from a James Bond action sequence. But
while the world’s favorite spy seemingly has no regard for the
environment while he’s blowing things up, this
personal hydrofoil is powered by an eco-friendly electric motor.
Created by three Slovenian engineers in just six months, the £12,000+
Quadrofoil has a top speed of around 25mph when it lifts out of the
water onto its set of four wings. The reduced drag not only lets the
electric craft reach those speeds with just a 3.7kW motor, but also with
a minimal amount of drain on its batteries.
On just a one hour charge, the Quadrofoil has an impressive range of
up to 62 miles, which can be pushed even further thanks to a set of
fold-out solar panels that let you top off the battery when you’re away
from an outlet. And this is just the first generation model. The
Quadrofoil’s wings are apparently strong enough to support speeds of up
to 50mph, so future generations of the craft—with improved battery
technology—could feel like racing a waterborne super car.