Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched
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Source: The post is based on the articleBarracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023

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India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched.

What is Barracuda?

SpecificationsDetails
What is itIt is India’s fastest solar-electric boat
Developed jointly byNavalt Solar and Electric Boats and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd 
Named afterA swift, long fish named Barracuda
Key Features1) The boat can attain a top speed of 12 knots and has a range of 7 hours in a single charge.
2) The vessel harnesses twin 50 kW electric motors, a marine-grade LFP battery, and 6 kW solar power.
3) It is an eco-friendly vessel.
4) It produces no noise and vibrations.
5) It can accommodate upto 12 passengers and cargo.
Deployed atThe boat will be deployed at Mazagon Dock at the Mumbai dock under the name Saur Sakthi.

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