The Mondorf ferry, a two-minute trip across the Rhine, has been transformed from a diesel engine to an all-electric system since February. This upgrade was made possible through federal funding covering 80% of the costs. The ferry, which operates on a 1,000 kWh battery, charges overnight using renewable energy. The managing director of the shipbuilding company, Lux Werft und Schifffahrt, noted that running the ferry on electricity will likely reduce long-term costs even amid high electricity prices. This transition reflects a broader trend towards electric propulsion in maritime transport, with Norway leading the way globally.
The Mondorf ferry has converted from diesel to electricity, reducing environmental impact, improving safety, and lowering long-term operational costs thanks to federal funding.
Electric motors have less maintenance and are projected to be cheaper in the long term, even amid high electricity prices in Germany.
The transition to electic propulsion is becoming more relevant in the maritime industry with over a thousand ships already operating on electric or hybrid systems.
Norway is leading the charge in electric ships, with many countries beginning to follow suit in reducing carbon emissions from maritime transport.
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