Electric Hydrofoil Watercraft
Sector: Education • Location: Orem, Utah, United States
Source: TechBuzz News
A personal electric hydrofoil watercraft designed by UVU mechanical engineering students as a capstone project. The board behaves like a surfboard at low speeds and lifts above the water surface at higher speeds to reduce drag and increase efficiency. It is lightweight, built with composite materials, and powered by a small motor and battery system. The prototype reached speeds of 13 mph and was b
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Education, Energy Storage, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial
- Location
- Orem, Utah, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TechBuzz News
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Original status | prototype testing |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A personal electric hydrofoil watercraft designed by UVU mechanical engineering students as a capstone project. The board behaves like a surfboard at low speeds and lifts above the water surface at higher speeds to reduce drag and increase efficiency. It is lightweight, built with composite materials, and powered by a small motor and battery system. The prototype reached speeds of 13 mph and was built at an estimated cost of $1,500 to $1,800, significantly cheaper than commercial alternatives. |
Original sector | Engineering |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Utah |
City | Orem |
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Source | TechBuzz News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Energy Storage, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-27 |
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