Hybrid-Electric Vessel Enters Operation for Svalbard Arctic tours

16 Jul 2022 | Abstracted from Volvo Penta

"..this three-year pilot project to test new electromobility technology in...extreme maritime environments. With a top speed of 30 knots, a cruising speed of 24 knots, and a range of 500 Nm.

"Enabling the optimal mix of low-speed, silent cruising, and the ability to cover a lot of distance for the 3–4-hour duration.."

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