# Zero-Emissions Boats The X Shore Boast Is Free of Engine Noises, Fumes, and Carbon Emissions By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-09-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-shore References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/09/09/eelex-6500-x-shore-electric-boats-emission-free-sea-travel/) & [xshore](https://www.xshore.com/) With mounting concerns regarding climate change, many entrepreneurs and designers have opted to create state-of-the-art products and services that are eco-friendly and sustainable -- one new and intriguing example of this is the X Shore Boat that is free from carbon emissions, fumes, and engine noises. To debut this monumental achievement, famed 16-year-old environmental activist, Greta Thunberg road the boat after the UN Climate Summit in New York. This sustainable feat is made possible thanks to the boat's all-electric design that efficiently uses energy. The X Shore can travel up to 40 knots an hour and is extremely aerodynamic thanks to the air inserted between the boat and water. The sustainable boat can hold up to 12 individuals and is customizable to allow users to bring aboard chairs, tables, and sunbeds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Boats:** There is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to design and create more electric boats that can replace traditional fuel-fired boats in various industries, from recreational to commercial. - **Sustainable Transportation:** As concerns regarding climate change continue to grow, there is an opportunity for designers to create more eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to traditional transportation methods. - **Zero-emission Technologies:** The emergence of zero-emission technologies presents various opportunities for entrepreneurs to create and innovate across different industries and sectors, including transportation and energy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Maritime Industry:** The maritime industry can benefit from electric boats with zero-emissions to meet environmental regulations and operating cost savings. - **Recreational Boating:** There is an opportunity to create electric boats that cater to the recreational boating industry, offering eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to traditional fuel-fired boats. - **Tourism Industry:** Electric boats are an innovative option for the tourism industry to offer eco-friendly and zero-emission boat tours, attracting environmentally conscious customers seeking sustainable tourism experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Electric Boat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-electric-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-elcat-solar-electric-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Sport Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wake-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Cost-Conscious Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veer-x13.md) - [Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ejet-4x-tender.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-tender.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md)