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World's first solar speedboat at Amsterdam show
The world's first solar powered speedboat is to go on show in Amsterdam. The Czeers MK I prototype is expected to be star of the show at the Amsterdam RAI between 6-10 December.
Czeers was founded by members of the Delft’s Technical University Solarboat-team, which comfortably won the 2006 Nuon Frisian Solar Challenge. That winning boat was the basis for the prototype that will be unveiled at the 2007 Millionaire Fair on 6 December at 9.45pm at stand 135 in the Randstadhal.
The solar-powered vessel can reach a speed of 30 knots (55 km/h). It has a uniquely shaped hull and is covered with solar panels driving an 80kW motor. The Mk I seats three in the cockpit and has a large sundeck.
The boat doesn’t use any oil or other fuels so there are no exhaust fumes or engine noise. Price details are available at the stand. Czeers is aiming at both the international and domestic market and expects to sell between four and eight boats a year.
This article was written for TravelSavvy Europe by Andy Cornish. If you know of an interesting European travel related news story, please get in contact.
