Silent-Yachts, the world’s first manufacturer of ocean-going solar-powered yachts, has announced plans to build a solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix. The vessel will be designed by Barcelona’s progressive car brand Cupra.
An intriguing collaboration between shipping and automotive industries, that seemingly takes a design cue from Thunderbirds, the solar electric catamaran promises noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range.
Key to the design is a new solar electric power system which feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and supplies its household energy needs…
Key to the design is a new solar electric power system developed by Silent-Yachts, which both feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and supplies all its household energy needs. The catamaran will offer greater comfort, independence, reliability and safety with less maintenance and costs than any conventional fuel-dependent propulsion and energy-supply, says the manufacturer.
“I’m happy to cooperate with our partners on this exciting new project,” said Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of silent-Yachts. “Volkswagen Group is one of the most advanced players on the electric cars market and I am sure together we can make something really special on the water.”
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has expanded its innovative SL range with the new SL80A, a sub-24-metre motor yacht that brings the Italian builder’s distinctive asymmetric architecture to its most compact platform yet. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the yacht combines the space, comfort and speed of a larger vessel with the practical advantages of a smaller…
At Milan Design Week, where furniture and fashion usually take centre stage, Ferrari has unveiled its freshly liveried Hypersail, a ground-breaking 100-foot flying ocean monohull. Hypersail is Ferrari’s most ambitious step yet beyond asphalt, a fully foiling yacht designed to ‘fly’ above the water on three points of contact, using a canting keel foil, rudder…
GX Superyachts says its first yacht, the 42-metre GX42, is on course for launch at the start of summer, as construction moves into its final phase. New build images show the yacht evolve from engineering project to floating luxury residence, with the lower-deck accommodation and engine room now all but complete, and the finishing work…
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Silent-Yachts, the world’s first manufacturer of ocean-going solar-powered yachts, has announced plans to build a solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix. The vessel will be designed by Barcelona’s progressive car brand Cupra.
An intriguing collaboration between shipping and automotive industries, that seemingly takes a design cue from Thunderbirds, the solar electric catamaran promises noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range.
Key to the design is a new solar electric power system developed by Silent-Yachts, which both feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and supplies all its household energy needs. The catamaran will offer greater comfort, independence, reliability and safety with less maintenance and costs than any conventional fuel-dependent propulsion and energy-supply, says the manufacturer.
“I’m happy to cooperate with our partners on this exciting new project,” said Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of silent-Yachts. “Volkswagen Group is one of the most advanced players on the electric cars market and I am sure together we can make something really special on the water.”
Sanlorenzo SL80A first look: The luxury yacht that suggests smaller may be smarter
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has expanded its innovative SL range with the new SL80A, a sub-24-metre motor yacht that brings the Italian builder’s distinctive asymmetric architecture to its most compact platform yet. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the yacht combines the space, comfort and speed of a larger vessel with the practical advantages of a smaller…
Ferrari unveils 100ft Hypersail flying yacht with supercar DNA at Milan Design Week
At Milan Design Week, where furniture and fashion usually take centre stage, Ferrari has unveiled its freshly liveried Hypersail, a ground-breaking 100-foot flying ocean monohull. Hypersail is Ferrari’s most ambitious step yet beyond asphalt, a fully foiling yacht designed to ‘fly’ above the water on three points of contact, using a canting keel foil, rudder…
GX Superyachts GX42 debut enters final build phase ahead of Monaco Yacht Show launch
GX Superyachts says its first yacht, the 42-metre GX42, is on course for launch at the start of summer, as construction moves into its final phase. New build images show the yacht evolve from engineering project to floating luxury residence, with the lower-deck accommodation and engine room now all but complete, and the finishing work…
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