VIDEO: Danish e-ferry sets new world distance record

The pioneering Danish e-ferry Ellen has racked up another record, becoming the world’s longest-range fully-electric ferry by sailing 50 nautical miles (92 kilometers) on a single battery charge.

In service since 2019, the vessel operates between the Danish islands of Ærø and Fynshav. Designed by Jens Kristensen Consulting Naval Architects and built by the Søby Værft shipyard, the ferry is just under 60 meters long with a breadth of approximately 13 meters. It operates at speeds of 12-12.5 knots,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-danish-e-ferry-sets-new-world-distance-record/

Top Five Biggest Electric Ships With Battery Capacity

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The electric ships and the world’s top five projects by battery capacity, are detailed by Ilaria Grasso Macola, for the Ship Technology.

  • To operate properly, electric ships need big batteries that can last for longer periods of time. We list the world’s five biggest electric ships in terms of battery capacity.
  • To find an alternative to fossil fuels, the sector has been working on different solutions, including electric ships powered by lithium-ion batteries.
  • These...

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Παρθενικό ταξίδι για το μεγαλύτερο ηλεκτροκίνητο ferry

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Το παρθενικό του ταξίδι ολοκλήρωσε το μεγαλύτερο ηλεκτροκίνητο ferry, το οποίο πριν από λίγες ημέρες διάσχισε τα νερά της νότιας Δανίας. Το «Ellen» είναι ικανό να μεταφέρει 30 οχήματα και 200 επιβάτες και το δρομολόγιο που εκτελεί θα επιτρέπει τη σύνδεση του νησιού Aeroe με την ενδοχώρα και τα λιμάνια Fynshav και Faaborg.

Ο διευθύνων Σύμβουλος της πλοιοκτήτριας εταιρείας, Leclanche, Anil Srivastava, περιέγραψε το πλοίο ως «πρόδρομο μιας νέας εποχής στον εμπορικό θαλάσσιο τομέα» και πρόσθεσε ότι...

https://nautilia.gr/eidiseis/partheniko-taxidi-megalytero-ilektrokinito-ferry/

All Electric Ferry ‘Ellen’ Completes Her Maiden Voyage

  • The e-ferry Ellen crossed waters between the ports of Soby and Fynshav in the south of Denmark.
  • The ship is powered by a battery system with a capacity of 4.3 megawatt hours.

An all-electric ferry capable of carrying roughly 30 vehicles and 200 passengers has completed its maiden voyage, reports CNBC.

The e-ferry Ellen

Toward the end of last week, the e-ferry Ellen crossed waters between the ports of Soby and Fynshav, which are located on the islands of Aero and Als in the south of Denmark.

The...

http://mfame.guru/all-electric-ferry-ellen-completes-her-maiden-voyage/

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