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TYDE and BMW announce another electric-powered luxury yacht
. – TYDE presents the largest hydrofoil luxury yacht for private individuals – Current know-how and technology transfer from the automotive sector enable more sustainable maritime mobility – At 15 metres in length, the largest motor yacht to glide over the water surface on hydrofoils in a climate-friendly manner – Orders and production to start in December 2023, first delivery in autumn 2024. TYDE has already achieved a milestone with the launch of THE ICON, the first battery-powered maritime vehicle of its kind, in collaboration with BMW and the innovation forge Designworks, a subsidiary of the BMW Group. With an impressive range and hydrofoils adapted from sailing racing, which significantly…
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TYDE and BMW announce zero-emission luxury yacht
TYDE is the new clean-tech start-up from Torqeedo founder Christoph Ballin and tech entrepreneur Tobias Hoffritz. The first product, THE ICON, was developed under strict secrecy in collaboration with BMW. The innovative yacht will be presented at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. With THE ICON, automotive manufacturer BMW and TYDE present a new vehicle for emission-free mobility on the water. This novel concept sees BMW utilising existing technologies and knowledge to create an integrated solution offering sustainable premium mobility – with a future-focused design and locally emission-free drive system. With the launch of THE ICON, the many years’ experience of the BMW i brand in electric mobility are combined with the proven expertise…
