Summary
We sit down with David Tyler, Co-Founder and Managing Director of North America at Artemis Technologies, to explore how electric hydrofoil vessels are revolutionizing maritime transit. Spun out of the America’s Cup, Artemis is applying cutting-edge racing tech to build fast, zero-emission ferries that drastically cut energy use, eliminate diesel fumes, and make commuting by water quieter, smoother, and more efficient. We dive into vessel design, charging infrastructure, and the role of ferries in sustainable urban mobility, with real-world examples from San Francisco, New York, and beyond.
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Takeaways

1. Hydrofoils drastically reduce drag, enabling electric vessels to travel farther and faster on the same battery capacity — making high-speed electrification viable in maritime transit.
2. Traditional ferries lose efficiency exponentially at higher speeds, while Artemis’ foiling boats maintain a flat energy curve, unlocking faster, more frequent service with lower operating costs.
3. The maritime industry has been slow to adopt new tech, but Artemis is seeing a major shift as operators experience their vessels firsthand during North American demos.
4. Electrification in maritime brings additional benefits beyond emissions, including reduced noise, smoother rides, less wake, and the ability to operate in more locations at more times of day.
5. Artemis vessels use CCS2 and MCS fast charging standards, borrowing proven tech from the EV industry to support scalable charging for commercial boat fleets.
6. Cities like San Francisco are turning to water transit to ease road congestion, and Artemis’ technology could unlock entirely new ferry routes and help reshape urban commuting.

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