Not many people in America have heard about the VS-9, one of the newest and most innovative hydrofoil boats, but those who have were eagerly hoping it would one day become available in the US.

You'd be forgiven if you assume that a 40-foot, 30-passenger ferry would require a tremendous battery, but that's another challenge that's solved by the P-12's hydrofoils. When in motion ...

Beneath the conventional-looking hull, though, is a large boom leading down to a hydrofoil and underwater propulsion system. It’s referred to as a “water scooter” by its creators ...