Electric Hydrofoils Save Energy, But Do They Earn Their Price?

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By Michael BarnardOct 30, 2026, 12:55 pm65 ptsTrending
Hydrofoils have an obvious appeal. Lift a boat’s hull clear of the water, reduce drag and move passengers faster while consuming less energy. I’ve written before about the proposed electric hydrofoil ferry between Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons, where floating logs, coastal conditions and uncertain…

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