Candela’s Electric P-12 Ferry to Revolutionize Travel Across Lake Tahoe
People love Lake Tahoe for its beautiful scenery and winter sports. Soon, getting to and from the lake will be a lot easier. The P-12, a cutting-edge electric ferry made by the Swedish company Candela, is coming to the U.S. It will be a much faster way to get across the lake. This 30-seat ferry, which will run at speeds of up to 30 mph (25 knots), will cut the two-hour drive between major ski resorts and other places to just under 30 minutes. It will be run in partnership with Fly Tahoe.
You know how long the drives are around Lake Tahoe, especially in the summer or ski season? It can take a long time to get from one side to the other. But those times are over now that there is a new P-12 boat. Because of its unique shape and use of electricity, this boat will be both fast and good for the environment.
One of the coolest things about the P-12 is that its computer-guided wings let it fly above the water. With this tech, the boat can "lift" above the water, which speeds up the ride and makes it smoother and more efficient. Less bumps and wake mean a smoother ride across the lake for everyone, whether they're going to the ski hills in the winter or out for a bike ride in the summer.
The ferry is also not a small boat. The P-12 is big enough to hold 30 people and their stuff. It's almost 40 feet long (39.24 ft) and just under 15 feet wide (14.76 ft). This does include ski gear in the winter and bikes in the summer, so it's a flexible choice for people who want to enjoy everything Lake Tahoe has to offer.
The boat looks sleek and modern, but it's all about being environmentally friendly. The P-12 is a step towards cleaner and more efficient transportation because it runs on electricity. Instead of using gas-powered boats or cars, this ferry runs on clean electricity, which makes getting around the lake less harmful to the earth.
The company that will run the service, Fly Tahoe, hopes to start the ferry service in late 2025 or early 2026. With the service running all year, it's a great choice for anyone who wants to skip the long drive around the lake and get to their destination faster, whether they're going on a ski trip in the winter or just taking it easy over the summer.
The P-12 ferry will change the way we move in places like Lake Tahoe, even though it won't be ready for another couple of years. This boat will change the way people in this beautiful part of the world experience it by combining speed, comfort, and environmental friendliness. The P-12 will change the way you get around Lake Tahoe, whether you're going to the slopes or just want to enjoy the views.
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