The Candela P-12 is the first hydrofoil electric ferry in the world to begin commercial operations. The 30-seat electric ferry uses a set of computer-controlled hydrofoil wings to fly above the surface of the water, resulting in a smoother and more efficient ride. But what happens when the seas get rough?
Most of the time, we see slickly edited marketing videos of hydrofoil electric boats smoothly soaring above relatively calm water. Itâs an awesome visual, watching the blade-like struts that support the boatâs hydrofoils leave mere ripples on the glassy surface of the water. But it also begs the question, âWhat happens on anything other than a calm sailing day?â
In a recently shared video, we get a chance to see exactly what it looks like when one of those boats encounters significantly less friendly water in the Baltic Sea.
You know, the kind that would make stomachs like mine offer a refund on their lunch.
A Candela P-12 electric ferry operating in NynÀshamn, Sweden was recently filmed operating in 50 km/h (31 mph) wind that whipped up the choppy water and resulted in swells as high as 2 meters (6.5 feet).
A film team on the accompanying RIB (rigid inflatable boat) could be seen getting bounced around while the Candela P-12 ferry maintained its smooth flight over the chop and swells.
âIt was such a smooth ride,â remarked one of the passengers on the ferry. âItâs actually quite nice because before we started foiling, you could really feel the waves. And then once we started going up on the foils it all disappears. And then I looked out and I can see the rib was just bouncing up and down meanwhile inside of our boat itâs smooth. Itâs quite a unique experience.â
This electric ferry, named NOVA, has been operating since late 2024 when it took its maiden voyage on a route from Tappström in Sweden. There it reached its destination at Stockholm City Hall, a distance of around 15 km (9 mile), in just 30 minutes. Thatâs around half the time it normally takes to cover the same route by car or public transit.
Electric ferries like these are now enabling much quicker and more cost-effective commutes in areas with convenient waterways, helping to reduce both emissions and travel time for the public. With fast charging capabilities, the boats can quickly recharge while at each harbor, ensuring all-day operations. With the use of hydrofoils compared to traditional displacement ferries, the boats use significantly less energy and result in a much more comfortable ride for passengers.
Having personally piloted multiple Candela hydrofoil boats myself, I can attest firsthand to the impressive performance.
While on a trip to Stockholm, the company let me get an early test ride and take out their C-8 electric speedboat while it was still in its final stages of production. It didnât have all of its luxury gear installed yet, but the flight system was working in true form, allowing me to slice across the wake left by cruise ships coming into port.
You can check out that experience in my video below.
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Alexander Vlaskamp, the outspoken CEO of MAN Trucks, claims that an electric semi truck can pay for itself in less than three years â but there are a few asterisks in that statement. Weâll try to unpack them all for you here.
The good news is that, in the EU, incentives are plentiful. MAN says those programs, together with Europeâs much higher diesel prices compared to the US (about $6.80/gal compared to $3.70, as I type this), can help the eTruck pay for itself in as little as two and a half years.
And, if youâre not familiar with European incentives for electric semi trucks, hold on to your hats because they are wild:
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up to 80% of vehicle purchase price subsidy in Austria (ENIN)
in Belgium, thereâs a subsidy for up to 32% of the price of the truck (up to 2 trucks per company)
in Ireland, government incentives cover 30â60% of the up-front cost difference versus a comparable diesel truck
Norway offers a similar 60% diesel cost difference incentive
âItâs all about the charging infrastructure, thatâs the problem,â Vlaskamp told Börsen-Zeitung. âWhen it comes to investment in charging stations, Europe is lagging far behind ⊠whatâs needed now is the political will to reverse this trend,â adding, âWe need to act quickly.â
Charging is key
Charging an eTruck; via Man Trucks.
Spanish-language site MotorpasiĂłn notes that red tape isnât the only reason charging lags. Driving investment into new charging infrastructure is lagging, too â but MANâs CEO thinks thereâs a simple fix: take half of annual toll revenues generated by commercial trucks (around âŹ7 billion in Germany, alone) and funnel it directly into DC fast charging.
In addition to the still deficient charging network, another obstacle is the cost of electricity for charging. Vlaskamp proposes a reduced price for commercial truckers, as has traditionally been the case with diesel. Currently, the average price is 45 to 50 cents per kWh, but says the ideal would be, âbetween âŹ0.20 and âŹ0.30/kWh.â
TL;DR: if charging was cheaper and easier to access and the government was willing to subsidize EVs as much as theyâve subsidized oil with the creating and ongoing support of a globalized military industrial complex, MAN Trucksâ CEO thinks plug-in semis would be a no-brainer.
Head on down to the comments and let us know if you agree.
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Itâs Labor Day weekend, which means big deals on car lots across America â especially if youâre shopping for a new electric vehicle to help with your labor. Weâve rounded up the best offers on electric pickups, vans, and even a great option for ride share drivers!
Sure, thereâs a bit of irony in pitching âwork vehiclesâ on a holiday meant for not working â but for many small business owners, work is part of who they are. And with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit set to expire, plus a wave of great Labor Day deals on work-ready EVs, now might be the best time yet to plug into a new electric ride.
Here are some of the standout electric vehicles offers we found this Labor Day weekend (2025), organized by vehicle type.
Electric pickup | F-150 Lightning
F-150 Lightning; via Ford.
The âFord for America,â summer sales event continues through Labor Day with interest-free 0% financing, $0 down payment, and zero payments for up to 90 days for retail customers. Ford is also throwing in $0 maintenance for 24 months.
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But wait, thereâs more! Ford Authority is reporting that a complimentary home charger and standard installation might also be included as part of the Ford Power Promise promotion happening at participating dealers in select markets with the purchase of a new F-150 Lightning pickup through the end of September.
Lease customers arenât being left out, either. You can lease a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4P 311A pickup at $399 per month for 36 months, with âjustâ $399 due at signing (basically your first monthâs payment).
For your money, you get a capable, Ultium-based electric cargo van with more room than your college dorm and a nationwide dealer network to keep it up and running when you need it most.
Electric van (hon. mention) | Mercedes eSprinter
2024 eSprinter; via Mercedes-Benz.
Despite being based on the companyâs existing diesel platform, Mercedesâ eSprinter has proven itself a capable urban hauler in the hands of Amazon, DHL, and countless European tradespeople. Despite that, there are still a handful of leftover 2024 models hanging around dealer lots â enough that Mercedes is offering up to $30,000 (!) Customer Cash on any new â24MY eSprinter purchased from dealer stock.
As you can imagine, thereâs some fine print on that Customer Cash deal. It canât be combined with Special APR programs through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS), but it can be combined with the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Medium Fleet Program.
And, while weâre at it, itâs probably worth noting that serious road warriors will probably save more than $129/mo. in fuel alone.
If you prefer to own your vehicles after making payments on them for a few years, you can also get 0% interest financing on select ID.4s for up to 72 months. Itâs important to note here that Volkswagenâs deals can vary wildly by region. That $129/mo. offer is available in California and a few other West Coast states, for example, but the electric crossoverâs listed at $329 for 24 months with $4,499 due at signing in others.
Disclaimer: the vehicle models and financing deals above were sourced from CarsDirect, CarEdge, and (where mentioned) the OEM websites â and were current as of 29AUG2025. These deals may not be available in every market, with every discount, or for every buyer (the standard âwith approved creditâ fine print should be considered implied). Check with your local dealer(s) for more information.
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Sustainable construction experts McKinstry have teamed up with leading BESS developers Viridi and the Denver Public Library to deploy a first-of-its-kind solar and battery storage system that sets a new standard for fire safety.
The Denver Public Library sought a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could deliver cost savings without compromising safety for staff, visitors, or the architecturally significant, Michael Gravesâdesigned structure itself. That required a battery backup solution that not only met the cityâs fire safety standards, but also addressed public fears about the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
That unique set of project priorities led the library to Viridi, makers of the RPSLinkEX battery solution thatâs equipped with a unique, âpassive Fail-Safe thermal management and anti-propagation technologyâ designed to prevent the sort of thermal runaway that leads to li-ion battery fires.
âPublic facilities like the Denver Public Library are at the forefront of demonstrating that energy resilience and safety can go hand in hand,â said Jon M. Williams, CEO at Viridi. âThis installation highlights how fail-safe battery storage can empower communities to maximize renewable energy, reduce costs, and maintain reliability â all without compromise.â
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Keeping it safe
Denver Public Library; by Michael Graves.
Viridi doesnât talk too much about how its passive Fail-Safe thermal management system works, but if youâre picturing heat-dissipating layers, fire-resistant insulation, and strategically-placed phase change materials (or PCMs) limiting the transfer of heat from one cell to another if it begins to overheat, youâve probably cracked it.
These passive safety features enable safer deployment scenarios in occupied buildings or near critical infrastructure by reducing dependence on active fire suppression systems like sprinklers or fire extinguishers, and convinced the City of Denver to move forward with the project, which is the cityâs first-ever solar + battery storage system.
âThe entire McKinstry team is very excited about developing and constructing the first Solar + BESS project for the City and County of Denver,â said Jon Ensley, Sr. Construction Project Engineer at McKinstry. âWe are appreciative of all our partners and stakeholders who helped to achieve this goal. We value Viridiâs expertise in deploying this technology and the whole team has been great to work with.â
McKinstry says this latest solar project sets, âa new benchmark for how cities can combine renewable energy and battery storage without compromising safety.â And, with solutions like the RPSLinkEX building systems that meet city planners and politicians where they are, instead of trying to educated them about the objective, proven safety of li-ion batteries, Viridi is helping communities adopt cleaner, more resilient clean energy solutions sooner rather than later.
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