I work in the industry. as I see it this will be used along the major harbours along Chinese coast. if we see them elsewhere it could be along the east/west coast of the US or Mediterranean in Europe. but it is limited. and not global trade. more like regional distribution.
also as a Dane. we have two electrical ferries connecting to other countries. this is super interesting as they are running often small routes and thereby reduces local air pollution a bit similar.
I’d love for everyone to go full electric. The US is literally doing the opposite though, so I wouldn’t expect to see these in American waters for a long time.
That does make more sense. I know we have a hybrid ferry in Portsmouth but I think it is more designed to reduce emissions right next to the city and then charge up on the main engines while crossing. Not that it ever gets more than a few miles from land but I suppose its slightly better.
well you made the 10 hour claim calculation :) 10 hours ain’t long. it takes about 3 weeks from Asia to Europe shortest route. 24/7. so a 10 hour journey limits that usage ;)
I seem to remember from Bremer Hafen to Hamburg it easily can take 6-10 hours. due to waiting and traffic. so it will be short harbor routes for sure ;)
I work in the industry. as I see it this will be used along the major harbours along Chinese coast. if we see them elsewhere it could be along the east/west coast of the US or Mediterranean in Europe. but it is limited. and not global trade. more like regional distribution. also as a Dane. we have two electrical ferries connecting to other countries. this is super interesting as they are running often small routes and thereby reduces local air pollution a bit similar.
I’d love for everyone to go full electric. The US is literally doing the opposite though, so I wouldn’t expect to see these in American waters for a long time.
That does make more sense. I know we have a hybrid ferry in Portsmouth but I think it is more designed to reduce emissions right next to the city and then charge up on the main engines while crossing. Not that it ever gets more than a few miles from land but I suppose its slightly better.
well you made the 10 hour claim calculation :) 10 hours ain’t long. it takes about 3 weeks from Asia to Europe shortest route. 24/7. so a 10 hour journey limits that usage ;) I seem to remember from Bremer Hafen to Hamburg it easily can take 6-10 hours. due to waiting and traffic. so it will be short harbor routes for sure ;)
10h is based on the article for the energy stored and the energy used by the motors. But it would be if the motors are running at 100%