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Global Ferry Electrification Accelerates: 70% Of New Orders Go Electric

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Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new … [continued]

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China Zorrilla: How The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Changes Maritime Electrification

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The launch of the all-electric ferry China Zorrilla, expected to be operating between Argentina and Uruguay, represents a landmark event in global maritime electrification. Commissioned by Buquebus, a major regional ferry operator connecting Buenos Aires and Montevideo, this vessel is—for now—the largest battery-electric passenger and vehicle ferry in the world. … [continued]

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What to know about London’s new war memorial

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London’s HMCS Prevost is preparing to unveil a new memorial that commemorates Canadians killed in the Second World War’s longest battle. The Battle of the Atlantic memorial at the fork of the Thames River is being unveiled Sunday afternoon, days before the 80th anniversary of the end of the critical battle on May 8. Our […]