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Regent's Viceroy sea glider. Rendering: Courtesy of Regent Craft

A Rhode Island-based startup is advancing testing of a 12-passenger electric sea glider as regulators develop certification rules for a new class of maritime transportation.

Why it matters: Regent Craft aims to launch its Viceroy sea glider as a faster, cleaner alternative to congested highways and regional air service.