'Flying' electric speedboat debuts on Switzerland's lakes

Christian Vogel, manager of W.A.R. Bootbau und Boothandel AG steers an electric powered Candela Seven boat on Lake Lucerne near Luzern, Switzerland September 2, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

LUCERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - The world's first electric-powered hydrofoil speedboat, which reduces energy consumption and noise - as well as sea sickness - by "flying" above the waves, has made its debut on Switzerland’s lakes.

The Candela Seven can hit speeds of 55 km per hour when its foils lift it out of the water. Its manufacturers say it travels further and smoother than other electric boats.