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Eco sailing - the Aura 51 Smart Electric - Discover the video documentary

by Fountaine Pajot 21 Oct 2022 04:52 NZDT
Aura 51 Smart Electric © Fountaine Pajot

Last spring, Fountaine Pajot announced its ODYSSEA 24 plan, Aiming for zero net carbon by 2030, and the launch of the Aura 51 Smart Electric®.

The Aura 51 is the first Fountaine Pajot model to be equipped with electric motorsand an intelligent on-board energy management system in her Smart Electric® version. This new technology is the result of a collaborative work between the Fountaine Pajot teams and experts in #energytransition, supported by the ODSea Lab innovation platform, created by Fountaine Pajot.

Watch the video here

"This is a brand-new experience for Fountaine Pajot Owners, a #zeroemissions experience, an experience marked by silence..."

In this video, discover the main objectives and what's at stake in the Smart Electric® project and then head over to the fountaine-pajot.com website to discover the commitments of the Odysséa24 plan and the ODSea Lab innovation platform.

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