# Personal Electric Submarines The Scubster Nemo Can Travel Underwater at 8 Kilometers Per Hour By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/scubster-nemo/38827/) & [scubster](http://www.scubster.com/) The Scubster Nemo is a [personal single-pilot carbon fiber submarine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model). This sub is powered by a pair of [electric motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temo450-carbon-edition) that allow it to attain a top speed of 8 km/h. Battery packs installed in the rear of the vehicle are guaranteed to be good for two hours of use between charges, although this figure is expected to rise to five hours by October. Currently in prototype stage, the vehicle is the subject of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters) campaign. The Scubster Nemo looks like it could make for a great research tool for marine scientists, archaeologists and the like, and could also be used for coastal patrol authorities. It also of course looks like a great deal of fun and could be used for purely recreational exploration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Underwater Vehicles:** Personal electric submarines can be used for various purposes such as research, exploration, and recreation. - **Carbon Fiber Technology:** The use of carbon fiber in personal submarines can open up innovations in lightweight and durable materials for underwater vehicles. - **Electric Motor Efficiency:** Improvements in electric motor efficiency can make personal submarines more affordable, accessible, and eco-friendly. ### Where This Applies - **Marine Science:** The Scubster Nemo could serve as an efficient and cost-effective tool for marine scientists to explore deeper underwater environments. - **Tourism and Recreation:** Personal submarines can offer a unique and adventurous experience for tourists and recreational divers alike. - **Law Enforcement and Security:** Authorities and security agencies can use personal submarines for coastal patrol, border control, and surveillance purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-navbow-underwater-scooter.md) - [Tourism-Focused Electric Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-submersible.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [High-Speed Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-vapor.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Compact Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiwo-u1.md)