Photos: $10M electric superyachts, super-rich's latest eco-commitment

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Meet the latest way the superrich prove they're really, totally worried about the environment: $10 million electric superyachts

Nico Rosberg on the latest Sunreef Eco Yacht.The first thing you notice about the boat is the curved solar paneling, which is curved and built into the hull, roof, and even the sail mast. The panels cover over 160 square meters. YouTube/Nico Rosberg; Sunreef Yachts

The yacht also has a hydro propeller and wind generators to help recharge the battery and power the appliances, water toys, and tender , all of which are electric. On one full battery charge, the yacht can do up to 10 hours of cruising at 8-10 knots of speed. The boat does have a diesel generator on board as backup and for longer trips.

Another nice feature, from an eco perspective, is the lack of noise pollution. When the engine is running on battery, it is almost completely silent, as demonstrated here by Rosberg.Rosberg's version came with a self-playing piano and a pair of TechnoGym treadmills on the deck. The treadmills go for

 

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