There are three 'holy' axioms of green technology that all innovative designs should look forth to incorporate - efficiency, low environmental effect and cost potency. While the first two criteria are met by most of the designs, there is much that is to be desired on the last part, which is cost. Well, the Float, a solar powered catamaran designed by Jeffrey Greger and Timo Bücker, is one such conscientious conception that seems to address this problem quite vehemently and that too in a zero emission mode.
Basically, this unique catamaran is composed of many individual parts like solar panels, sun shade, seating mesh, etc. Most of them are removable, can be fitted inside a container formed by both of the foldable polypro pontoons and zipped together! This contraption can then be transported quite easily on a car top.
The solar cells are imbued into the acrylic panels that are accommodated onto the roof supports. They are connected to 60 lithium-ion batteries that efficiently power the boat. The hull has a framework of sturdy steel rods inside the yellow platform for structural strength. An insulated pouch is stapled along side for carrying of food and drinks.
Coming onto the controls, this boat includes an advanced yet convenient system of control panel. The panel can indicate the battery status, and also features speed and steering controls, music player and even touch screen e-ink display. Adding to that, the steering is also made user friendly.
Marketed towards the young age group, this heartfelt design does comes across as something of convenience, being effective and low cost. And most importantly, it epitomizes the very evolution of our green technology in a pretty simple and adroit manner.
Thanks: Jeffrey Greger
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