The concept boat has been developed in collaboration between
By using aluminum for the boat’s hull and superstructure the boat is 100 percent recyclable, which further reduces the boat's environmental impact.
"Testing new hull concepts, as in this case, is typical of our pragmatic approach and our curiosity about new technologies. If we are to manage to live up to our high standards in the area of sustainability, we must be prepared to think and try new things whenever we have the opportunity," says Jan-Erik Lindström, CEO of
Pascal Technologies' hull concept is based on a combination of a traditional boat hull and the principles used by boats with very energy-efficient hull technologies, so-called surface effect ships. By using a fan to push air under the boat, the proportion of the hull that is in contact with the water's surface is reduced and thus the energy consumption. Tests of this type of hull have shown that the technology can reduce energy consumption by between 30 and 50 percent, which increases the boat's range by 50-100 percent compared to using a traditional hull. A more easily driven hull can facilitate the conversion to electric powertrains.
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