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New Zealand’s iconic lake gets world’s first flying electric ferry

The world’s first electric flying ferry is poised to be put into service, with striking images showing the futuristic-looking craft in action.

New Zealand’s most beautiful lake is about to get a high-tech upgrade, with Meridian Energy set to bring the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry to Lake Manapouri – Candela P-12.

The Swedish-built Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry will provide daily transport for the staff and contractors servicing New Zealand’s largest hydropower station, Manapouri Power Station on the shores of Lake Manapouri.

The vessel will save 240 tons of carbon emissions each year – equivalent to taking 52 petrol cars off the road.

Tania Palmer, General Manager of Generation at Meridian Energy, which owns the power station, says the introduction of the hydrofoil is part of a push to reduce emissions from internal transport, contributing to Meridian’s goal of halving its …