The vessel stays in the water, like conventional boats, at low speeds and taps into its two-propeller electric drive system.

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Computer-controlled, sensor-informed adjustments to the hydrofoil keep the boat stable, so the only thing passengers notice about the ride is what isn’t happening. Thanks to its altitude above ...

Candela, the Swedish electric boat maker known for its hydrofoil recreational boats and commercial ferries, is grabbing ...