Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Electric barges in UK and EU, and electric car ferry in Norway

London electric barge (source The Electric Barge) 
We’ve all heard of electric cars and light trucks, but when it comes to reducing greenhouse emissions from the transportation sector, now having electric vehicles to move tourists and heavy freight could make a big difference, especially if they are powered by renewable energy.
The London electric barge offers eco tours and classes as well as barge hire. (The Electric Barge)

Artist's impression of Dutch Loadster (CleanTechnica)
The proposed Dutch company freight barges will initially have five autonomous barges operating between the De Kempen intermodal terminal and Antwerp in The Netherlands. Clean Technica, January 13, 2018.
Norway's fully electric ferry (One Step off the Grid)
Norway’s first all-electric ferry has reduced CO2 emissions by 95% and operating costs by 80%, resulting in a further 53 orders for shipbuilder Fjellstrand. One Step off the Grid, February 6, 2018.

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