A startup called Vessev has built an electric ferry that skims above the water. The company showed off its VS-9 boat in New York. A reporter rode it from Brooklyn on the East River.
The boat uses underwater wings called foils. They lift the hull so it barely touches the water. The app's makers have not said if they will challenge the order.
🔍 The Backstory
Traditional boats start to bounce and slap the water as they speed up. Foils stop that and give a smoother, quieter ride. Computer-controlled flaps keep the boat steady.
The VS-9 can also raise its foils to reach shallow docks. Its electric motor is built in-house to keep costs down. India is one of the world's biggest app markets.
🎯 Why It Matters
Ferries are used in many cities. Cleaner, smoother boats could cut pollution and make water travel a real option for commuters.
A startup called Vessev has built an electric ferry that skims above the water. The company showed off its VS-9 boat in New York. A reporter rode it from Brooklyn on the East River.
The boat uses underwater wings called foils. They lift the hull so it barely touches the water. The app's makers have not said if they will challenge the order.
Traditional boats start to bounce and slap the water as they speed up. Foils stop that and give a smoother, quieter ride. Computer-controlled flaps keep the boat steady.
The VS-9 can also raise its foils to reach shallow docks. Its electric motor is built in-house to keep costs down. India is one of the world's biggest app markets.
Ferries are used in many cities. Cleaner, smoother boats could cut pollution and make water travel a real option for commuters.