Candela has announced that it will show the C-8, its electric boat that hovers above the water’s surface, at CES 2023, which starts this week. Let’s take a look at this vehicle that can move forward with sea transportation.
Those who remember the Jetsons cartoon, cars in cartoons He will remember that there are flying vehicles that look like boats. Candela’s new boats are very close to being a version of these vehicles without a canopy over them.
Company hydrofly type actually announced this boat last year. The vehicle floated on the water and thus aimed to offer a much more comfortable travel experience. Moreover, it was stated that in this way, it could be more efficient than other electric boats and could reach a longer range. Now, there have been new developments about the boat, which does not look for movies.
Candela C-8 to be shown at CES 2023
Candela will show the production version of the boat at this year’s leg of CES (Consumer Electronics Show), one of the world’s largest technology events, to be held in Las Vegas from January 5-8. The groundbreaking design allows the vehicle to ‘silently above the waves’ with maximum efficiency.to fly‘ while providing sustainability will take great strides.
Although the company has produced a similar model before, the vehicle we come across this time draws attention as it is also suitable for mass production. Candela founder and CEO Gustav Hasselskog In the statements he made when the vehicle was announced last year, he said that the previous version’s hydrofoil technology (sea vehicles above water) revealed that it was more efficient and more comfortable, but that version was a special production like handmade sports cars.
Stating that the company has taken technology to the next level with the new C-8, the CEO said that although the new design focuses on comfort. is efficient enough for mass production He also added..
The 8-meter-long all-electric boat is designed for eight people to ride.
Candela C-8, 8 meters long and made entirely of carbon fiber body is formed. It is stated that the watercraft, which uses all electricity, can offer long ranges at sea, and can reach a maximum speed of 30 sea (around 55 km) miles. Being large enough for eight people, a spacious front cabin, beds for both adults and children are also noteworthy features. Let’s add that all settings, from coolers to navigation, can be controlled from a 15.4-inch screen or a mobile application.
How much does the C-8 cost?
After showing the C-8 at CES 2023, Candela will begin deliveries in the US within 2023. The starting price of this flying boat is $390,000 (7.3 million TL).
This is how the boat moves on the water
Source :
https://electrek.co/2021/08/26/mass-produceable-candela-c-8-flying-hydrofoil-electric-boat-debuts-in-iphone-moment-for-boats/