A roundup after 20,000 nautical miles!
Electric propulsion, solar panels, hydrogeneration... we all understand that these are the things that make the ideal multihull in terms of reducing carbon emissions. But we’d like a little hindsight! When it comes to zero-emissions cars, the various Tesla models have been on the roads the world over for the past 10 years, but this isn’t the case for electric boats. A bit of digging unearthed an electric catamaran that has sailed some 20,000 miles. This model also features eco-composite construction - basalt fiber and PET foam. Here’s the report after 10 months under way and two Atlantic crossings...
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11/07/2023
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Emmanuel van Deth
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SP20
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