Have you heard of the E1 World Electric Powerboat Series? It's the Formula 1 for race boats and it boasts some pretty powerful models. Find out more at Engineering
be an electrified version of the F1H20 powerboat racing series and will utilize a hydrofoil design for its boats, allowing them to be lifted some 16 in over the water's surface.
Now, one of the boasts called the RaceBird made to compete in the race has finally been tested and it performed even better than expected,"E1’s innovative electric foiling race boat took flight for the first time on the River Po close to San Nazzaro in northern Italy, with the RaceBird prototype successfully completing a series of tests and performance runs with ex-powerboat champion Luca Ferrari behind the wheel," said the organization.
"The RaceBird engineers conducted a number of technical tests and systems checks to assess the overall performance and reliability of the boat and the various electrical components." The RaceBird was engineered by Alejandro Agag, the founder of the Formula E and Extreme E electric racing series, and Rodi Basso, the former Director of Motorsport at McLaren. Needless to say, these fellows knew exactly what they were doing when they built this prototype and its impressive electric foil.
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