On a mission to validate electric sea travel

Image shows Candela C-8 in Furusundsleden, on its way from Stockholm to Mariehamn, meeting a Finland ferry, Silja Serenade

Source: Martin Ridne/Candela

A Swedish team has made history by crossing the Baltic Sea in the Candela C-8 hydrofoiling electric boat to help validate the technology. 

This marks the first time an electric boat has completed the journey between Sweden and Finland, significantly reducing emissions and costs compared to fossil-fuel-powered vessels.

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