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Vessev’s Electric Foil Boats Take Flight | Auckland News
Vessev, a New Zealand electric hydrofoil boat startup, just landed $30M to revolutionize water transport—starting with Lake Tahoe. Their VS-9 boats carry 10 passengers at 25 knots, glide silently on a single charge, and slash emissions while dodging traffic jams. Already in action in Auckland and testing on Lake Whakatipu, they’re scaling up with 58 staff aiming for one boat every five weeks by 2027. Backed by Blackbird Ventures, Vessev’s tech is already winning global orders across Australia, Europe, and the Americas—with more lakes set to go green soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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