In a bid to transform waterborne transport in Bangkok and beyond, Swedish tech company Candela is set to showcase its groundbreaking electric vessels at the Future Mobility Asia Summit in Bangkok this week. With the potential to revolutionize travel times, reduce emissions, and cut costs, Candela’s innovative hydrofoil technology promises to usher in a new era of sustainable transportation.
Despite Bangkok’s extensive network of waterborne transport options, including ferries along the Chao Phraya River, the city still grapples with emissions and pollution from high-speed diesel vessels. Candela’s Regional CEO, Björn Antonsson, highlights the challenges of electrifying conventional fast vessels due to their inefficiency and high energy demands. However, Candela’s vessels, equipped with hydrofoils that lift the hull above water, offer a solution by significantly improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
