"Unlike standard boats, Navier's hybrid-electric vessels, which the company constructs end-to-end, have underwater wings that lift the hull out of the water. Bhattacharyya says the hydrofoiling technique consumes 90% less energy than its traditional gas counterpart and creates a stable glide even in the choppiest of conditions, eliminating seasickness. And her company's hybrid-electric boats are ten times cheaper to operate, she added."
"'Build machines to understand the universe' Born and raised in India, Bhattacharyya first immigrated to the US at around 20 years old for an internship at Fermilab, the particle physics research lab outside Chicago. There, she discovered her interest in building " machines to understand the universe, mostly, and, you know - the planets, the universe, and all of that." Bhattacharyya was then awarded a Department of Energy scholarship and a master's in aerospace engineering from Ohio State University."
Navier develops hybrid-electric hydrofoil vessels that lift hulls using underwater wings to glide above water, reducing drag and energy use. The hydrofoiling design reportedly consumes about 90% less energy than traditional gas boats and provides a stable, seasickness-free ride in choppy conditions. Navier constructs vessels end-to-end and targets commercial and military transportation markets. Founder Sampriti Bhattacharyya draws on MIT PhD work on underwater drones and previous aerospace training. The company projects significantly lower operating costs, up to ten times cheaper, enabling faster, more convenient maritime networks.
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