The Fresnel Hydrofoil Trimaran might look like a sci-fi writer’s fantasy, but it will soon become a reality for its new South African owners. The futuristic sailboat is the brainchild of Dr. Margot ...

Margot Krasojević Ph.D The ship can run almost completely on self-harvested energy. Super-luxurious megayachts are great, but they're not exactly self-sustaining. That's what makes architect Margot ...

The hydrofoils, which are similar to airfoils used by airplanes, lift the boat’s hull out of the water to decrease drag and allow for greater speeds. The combination of the Fresnel lens and ...

The Hydroptere - called "the flying boat" - is the fastest hydrofoil trimaran in the world, averaging more than 51 knots over 500 meters and exceeding 50 knots over one nautical mile. The crew of ...

Forget about racing F1 cars and think of the vastness of the ocean for a second here. Now think of a huge trimaran packed with the latest technologies on the market that is running on solar power when ...

Our Prototypes column introduces new vehicle concepts and presents visuals from designers who illustrate the ideas. Some of them will be extensions of existing concepts, others will be new, some will ...