Tarform is perhaps best known for its land-roving 'Luna' electric motorbike, but the company is looking to take its technological and design prowess into the water with the launch of the 'Raye,' a personal watercraft that is completely electrically powered.
The 'Raye' is a personal watercraft that is fitted with a fully electric water jet propulsion mechanism that is capable of enjoying a top speed in the region of 80 km/h.
Interestingly, this personal watercraft will also feature some of the highlight elements for which the 'Luna' electric motorbike was so vaunted. These include machine learning, over-the-air software updates and embedded sensor technologies.
Tarform has indicated that the 'Raye' personal watercraft will be made available in either plant-based composite or recycled carbon fiber variants.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Electric Watercraft
- There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watercraft industry by continuing to develop and improve all-electric propulsion mechanisms.
- Smart Watercraft
- Combining advanced technologies, such as machine learning and sensors, with traditional watercraft design could lead to innovative new products and experiences.
- Sustainable Watercraft
- The development and use of eco-friendly materials, such as plant-based composites and recycled carbon fiber, could lead to more sustainable watercraft manufacturing and usage.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Watercraft Manufacturing
- Manufacturers of personal watercraft have an opportunity to innovate by incorporating electric propulsion mechanisms and sustainable materials into their products.
- Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
- Companies that specialize in electric vehicle manufacturing could expand their operations into the personal watercraft market by leveraging their expertise in electric propulsion mechanisms.
- Technology and Software Development
- Developers of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and sensor technologies, could work with watercraft manufacturers to create new and innovative products.
