Tech company develops eco-friendly transportation options for cities located near bodies of water as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based commuting methods.
NEWS AND OPINION:
Candela, a technology company from Sweden, claims to have found a solution to the long and tiresome daily commutes in cities such as Washington and New York. They have developed the Candela P-12 Shuttle, which they describe as the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ship. This innovative vessel is said to be quiet, causing no disturbance or waves, and is more cost-effective to run compared to traditional diesel-powered crafts.
Candela expressed in its public outreach that the Potomac River has the potential to transform into a green highway with the introduction of this electric flying vessel.
“The company emphasized that this electric boat is the only one in the world that matches the speed and range of fossil-fuel powered boats. Additionally, it exhibits exceptional performance in rough sea conditions, making it the epitome of boating’s future.”
Progress is already underway — or perhaps we should say it’s moving swiftly.
Candela plans to demonstrate its innovative hydrofoil technology in the United States over the next six days.
“The company stated that the demonstration will begin in Annapolis, Maryland, with the objective of showcasing the potential of the technology to provide quicker transportation options and create new direct routes.”
The statement mentioned that in Washington, the Potomac River offers a convenient pathway within the city. If one were to use the P-12 Shuttle, traveling by water from Georgetown to the Ronald Reagan Washington Airport would only take 6 minutes, assuming there are no speed restrictions. This is faster than both cars (which take up to 20 minutes) and public transportation (which takes 37 minutes) during peak traffic times.
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“He noted that while most cities face traffic congestion during peak hours, their waterways are often underutilized. Bearing in mind that many of these cities were established near bodies of water, our goal is to transform these rivers, lakes, and seas into innovative and eco-friendly transportation routes.”
Seeking some resolve
A piece of guidance from a former governor of Virginia and U.S. ambassador is available for the country concerning the assault on Israel.
Jim Gilmore, in a written statement shared with the Beltway, emphasized the importance of the United States providing unwavering support, both diplomatically and militarily, to put an end to the threat faced by our strongest ally in the Middle East.
Mr. Gilmore continued by emphasizing the importance of recognizing the impact of this attack as a distraction from our military and diplomatic efforts in Ukraine, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other regions. He also expressed concern that the attack and the subsequent Israeli response could divert the attention of the Biden administration from other critical threats our country is facing.
“He noted that Secretary of State Blinken’s initial statement, calling for a ‘cease-fire’ despite the ongoing incidents of killing and kidnapping of Israeli and American citizens, conveys a lack of determination that will be closely observed by Russia, China, Iran, and other nations involved in the global conflict.”
Mr. Gillmore was governor of Virginia from 1998 to 2002 and served as the U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe during the Trump administration.
Questioning the ‘independent’
The number of presidential candidates has increased as Robert F. Kennedy has officially declared his candidacy as an independent for the highest position in the country.
However, there is a cautious observer who has a warning.
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Haley’s finances
The quantity of money in a political candidate’s campaign funds is frequently seen as an indicator of how long they can sustain their campaign. Does Nikki Hayley, a Republican candidate for president, possess the necessary funds?
However, she brings encouraging updates.
Nikki Haley’s campaign stated on Monday that she has gained significant momentum, as evidenced by her ability to raise over $11 million in the third quarter. This amount surpasses her previous fundraising achievements in the first and second quarters, bringing her total funds raised to $26 million from over 100,000 donors since the start of her campaign.
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In a written statement, Olivia Perez-Cubas, spokesperson for Haley, expressed that they have observed a significant increase in support and are currently experiencing genuine momentum.
She stated that Nikki is becoming the candidate capable of taking America forward from the turmoil and theatrics of both the past and present, and that they possess the necessary resources to achieve this.
Poll du jour
In the past decade, 43% of adults in the United States claim to have not experienced any additional expenses as a result of severe weather occurrences like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, or heavy snowfall.
32% of individuals experienced increased energy expenses as a result of a weather occurrence.
During a weather event, 23% of individuals experienced food spoilage as a result of a power outage.
20% had home or property damage expenses due to a weather event.
They experienced a 14% decrease in income due to their inability to work during a weather event.
13% of individuals experienced car damage costs as a result of a weather occurrence.
11% of the individuals incurred medical expenses, while 7% had to cover costs related to being evacuated because of a weather event.
2% mentioned a different cost resulting from a weather occurrence.
Source: A Bankrate/YouGov survey of 2.302 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 29-31 and released Oct. 2.
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