The university has created a new type of electric boat which has some special and unique features that set it apart from existing electric or battery-powered boats. First, it utilizes a lithium-ion battery with a plug-in system or a rapid charging system. The absence of exhaust gas emissions from the boat’s electric motor gives this craft an environmental advantage over internal combustion engine-propelled boats, thereby contributing to a reduction in air and water pollution and helping to slow global warming.
July 2010
May 2010
This boat was named "RAICHO" (Japanese for "thunderbird"), reflecting the expectation that it would be able to operate successfully even in adverse weather conditions.