The lagoon 420 : an example of regeneration catamaran This catamaran has two 10KW electric motors each connected by straight shaft transmissions to a propeller. These motors are fed by two sets of batteries. The regeneration principle enables to recharge its batteries while the boat is under sail.
When the batteries are 100% charged, the regeneration enables the boat to work on its electric motors during about two hours. This new Lagoon 420 CS that has enjoyed a true success during the Boat Show of Paris in 2006 represents a modern and futuristic solution : regeneration is booming in the automotive world.
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