Code X's solar hybrid yachtcruises at 9 knots using a fully solar electric drive. It will also use fossil fuel for the twin Ilmor Marine V-10 Formula One engines and unleash 1420 horsepower.Two electric engines draw power from the bank of lithium-ion batteries that are charged through the large solar panels that extend along the front of the boat - and this is good enough for a nine knot cruise.
