Cleaner Ships On the Horizon: Wind and Electricity Propel Shipping Sector Towards Reduced Emissions

21 Dec 2022 | Abstracted from Euronews

"Ships are among the world's biggest polluters. To replace them means finding alternatives to traditional diesel engines. With climate change at the fore of the industry's mind, companies are testing the waters with game-changing solutions.

"There are other sustainable projects for the shipping industry in the pipeline.

Medstraum is the world's first 100% electric high-speed ferry. The batteries are safely arranged above the deck, powering two electric motors."

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