If you just so happen to be in the market for a new yacht, you may want to consider the Tang: a new green alternative from International Battery and Electric Marine Propulsion. The 60 foot long, carbon fiber boat is currently being tested in South Africa.
The Tang features propellers, which turn a pair of 18-kilowatt propulsion motors that then send the electricity to the boat’s lithium battery. It provides enough power that yacht owners won’t have to give up their luxurious lifestyle, as the system is able to provide enough electricity to power items such as “a 37 inch flat screen TV, Bose entertainment system, LED lighting, café-size espresso machine, two refrigerator-freezers, dishwasher, microwave, conventional oven, gas or electrical burner top, washer-dryer, air-conditioning, and a water maker,” according to International Battery.
Additionally, the batteries can also be charged either through the traditional plug-in method, or via on-board diesel generators that kick in in the event that there’s not enough wind.
Via CNET.
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