Electric ship moves closer to reality

‘Ampere’, the first purpose-built all-electric car ferry (photo: Norled)

The prospect of the oil-free ship is looking much nearer with the entry into service of all-electric ferry ''Ampere'', developed by Siemens, builder Fjellstrand and operator Norled. Bill Thomson reports.

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