The project, which is a joint collaboration between Denmark, Greece and Norway and a host of companies, will see what is said to be the first mid-size 100% electric ferry to link Denmark’s Aero Island to the mainland.
Designed to be powered by wind-sourced electricity, the ferry is expected to save 2,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. It’s also set to feature what is said to be the largest battery pack ever installed with a record-breaking high charging capacity allowing for short port stays.
It will be capable of carrying 130 passengers and 40 vehicles.
The e-Ferry project is one of 75 research and innovation projects granted funding under the Horizon 2020 ‘Smart, green and integrated transport’ challenge. The Commission is committing a total of €484 million to turn European air, rail, road and waterborne transport into a greener, safer, more competitive and well-integrated system.