Nikola’s new zero-emissions vehicles include a jet ski and a dune buggy

Nikola isn't messing around when it comes to its vision of a zero-emission future -- at this year's Nikola World event in Arizona the company unveiled no less than five clean vehicles, including the much-anticipated fully electric semi-trucks, Nikola...

This Inflatable, Electric Surfboard Can Go 30 MPH

Surfboards are great and all, but they are cumbersome to transport from beach to beach. Well, the Lampuga AIR is an inflatable surfboard with handlebars and a 15HP electric jet-ski style motor which can propel you up to 30MPH. Since it is inflatable, it can squish down and travel with you easily.


However, you might want to ask yourself if you even need a surfboard with a motor. I thought the whole idea was to use the power of the wave. I guess it makes things more hardcore to get some extra speed. Plus, you can ride it on flat, quiet waters too, so there is that bonus. This thing will cruise up to 40 minutes on a full charge.

The one other downside? The Lampuga Air will cost you around $10,000 more than the old school version. And for those looking for something a bit more sturdy, there’s always the aluminum and carbon fiber Lampuga Boost, which is “only” about $14,000.

[via The Awesomer via Geekologie]

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Jet Capsule Boat Looks Ready to Take off into Space

While this capsule won’t actually launch you into space, it will take you wherever you need to go fast, if you’re going over water that is. The Jet Capsule uses a propulsion system that is akin to jet skis, and I’m sure they will start zipping around marinas everywhere pretty soon.

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The Jet Capsule measures 24 feet in length, and with the amount of money you pay for it, you can customize it to your heart’s desire. It uses a propulsion system that can have up to two engines producing 350hp each, giving a top speed of 57 mph.

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You’ll have to pay $250,000 and more to get your own. You’ll have to decide whether to use it to ferry to your passengers to your super yacht or use it as a mini-yacht itself.

[via The Awesomer]

Evolution of the Jet Ski

Recently pre-launched at  the Monoco boat show, the Wesp is unlike any jet ski you’ve seen before. Inspired by Formula 1 racing, the craft is characterized by an unorthodox yet functional shape that allows it to cruise gently across the waves or switch into high speed racing mode. In an exhilerating twst, direction is controlled using a body motion steering system where the driver swivels from left to right,  similiar to how a motorcyclist flicks from side to side to initiate a turn. 

Designer: Daniel Bailey

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