Nuvolari Lenard presents the more environmentally friendly Thunder water taxi for "post-pandemic" Venice

The Nuvolari Lenard Thunder is a luxury water taxi that will be powered exclusively by electricity through the canals of Venice.

As human interaction and transportation declined sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, nature began to heal, especially in urban environments. Like the dolphins that have returned to Sardinia or the swans that now swim in the cleaner water canals of Venice, they have also awakened ideas about coexistence with wild animals and a sustainable way of life, which could represent our "new normal". At Nuvolari to Lenard they decided to the classic water taxi in Venice becomes more sustainable, so the technology is designed to help preserve the historic city and its ecosystem.

In order to reduce the impact on the environment, the Nuvolari Lenard Thunder water taxi was designed as a “green luxury vessel”. At low speeds through the Venetian canals, it will propel it electricity only, outside the city, on open water, for example when driving quickly from the airport, etc diesel engine. This will give the battery some time to charge again.

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Modern water taxi technology is embedded in the traditional aesthetics. Sleek, classic lines, made entirely of wood, mirror the shape and style of classic Venetian water taxis. The new design measures 9.2 meters in length and fits 14 passengers. If necessary, the Nuvolari Lenar taxi can also serve as a taxi a limousine that takes passengers to the superyacht.