Machines | Electric hydrofoiling watercraft delivers eco-friendly thrills
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The Quadrofoil is a high-tech electric personal watercraft that its makers call a 'sports car for the water'. When it hits 10 km/h, the Slovenian-engineered Quadrofoil is lifted above the water onto four wing-like hydrofoils where it 'flies' above the surface with minimal water resistance. Matthew Stock reports. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe More updates and innovations news: http://smarturl.it/Innovations Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters
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1.8 horizontal G forces, not bad!
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Smh
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The problem is the stress fracturing of the blades after about five minutes of use, be careful.
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I would like a demo for use in the Mediterranean on the Greek Islands!!!!!
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Glad to see someone caught up as this was out there for a few years...cannot recall if the designer made the change to have a prop guard housing?