Electric ship moves closer to reality

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.

‘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.