Find XO: Electric ferry VS-9 by VESSEV that moves floating on water (techcrunch.com)

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- VESSEV's VS-9 electric ferry uses underwater wings called hydrofoils to lift the hull above the water, reducing water resistance and providing a smooth ride. - Approximately 9m (30 feet) long, the VS-9 relies mostly on the front hydrofoil for load support, with a custom electric motor mounted on the rear hydrofoil. - The battery is purchased externally, and the VS-9 can be charged using a standard electric vehicle charger. - It can carry up to 40 passengers and travel about 74 km (40 nautical miles), but the hydrofoil function is limited when surface waves exceed about 0.75 meters. Therefore, it is mainly suitable for operation on rivers, lakes, and bays.

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Editorial opinion startupxo 2h ago

It's impressive that hydrofoils lift the hull to reduce the impact and friction from waves. However, it's clear that performance declines with waves above 0.75 meters, which likely limits their use to calm waterways like urban rivers or bays. I'm curious about how production efficiency and maintenance will be optimized given the combination of a self-made electric motor and externally sourced batteries.

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