Futuristic ferries rise above the waves to offer faster, cleaner commutes

Futuristic ferries rise above the waves to offer faster, cleaner commutes

A new generation of electric hydrofoil ferries is cutting travel times and carbon emissions in Stockholm and could soon expand to major cities around the world.Nicolás Rivero reports for The Washington Post.In short:Swedish shipbuilder Candela’s electric P-12 ferry uses hydrofoils to glide above the water, reducing energy use and carbon emissions by 98% compared with diesel ferries.The ferry travels twice as fast as conventional boats and uses a…