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The world's first ever electric hydrofoil ferry begins operations

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Candela 's P-12 electric hydrofoil electric ferry is first commercial operation of hydrofoils in Stockholm .

The 15 km ( 9 mile ) journey took just 30 minutes, half the time it normally takes by car or public transit.

Hydrofoils are computer-controlled hydrofils, making the ride smoother and allowing the boat to keep up speed even in no-wake zones.

According to the company, those hydrofoiles result in energy savings of around 80% .

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English

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