Auckland launches electric ferry; chargers lag, funding shrinks

nzherald.co.nz

Auckland's inaugural all-electric ferry has launched, yet the installation of essential charging infrastructure is delayed, and funding for additional vessels is limited. The 200-passenger ferry, built by McMullen & Wing and designed by EV Maritime, entered the water this morning. A second identical vessel is six months behind schedule, while hybrid ferries are also in development. The electric ferry's designer, EV Maritime, has secured a significant contract in the United States. The first hybrid ferry is expected to launch in approximately eight weeks.


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