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The purpose of an electric short-run ferry is to travel short distances, usually within a harbour or across a river or bay. This kind of ferry uses an electric propulsion system. Because of their low operational costs and minimal impact on the environment, these ferries are growing in popularity.
Electric motors on electric short-run ferries are fuelled by fuel cells or batteries. The boat can run for several hours on one charge, and the batteries are normally charged overnight. Diesel engines are not needed with electric propulsion, so there is less noise and air pollution.
Electric short-run ferries are not only economical to run, but they are also environmentally benign. They require less maintenance than conventional ferries, and power costs are frequently less than diesel fuel costs.
In addition, many electric short-run ferries are more compact and manoeuvrable than conventional ferries, enabling them to travel where larger boats cannot.
Therefore, electric short-run ferries are a promising technological advancement that can offer environmentally friendly and reasonably priced travel options for commuters and visitors in urban and coastal areas.
Global electric short-run ferry market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Launch of the First Electric, Short-Run Zero-Emission Ferry in California. Green Yachts, a company based in California, has been chosen to convert The Angel Island into an electric motor boat.
In order to facilitate the electrification of The Angel Island vessel, which will start operating as California’s first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry in 2024, PG&E has partnered with the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Corporation.
The project’s electrification marks a significant turning point for PG&E’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Program, extending the program’s support for the electrification of transportation to include the marine industry.
The EV Fleet Program from PG&E offers extensive construction support and financial incentives to enable medium- and heavy-duty fleet clients install charging infrastructure quickly and affordably.
The 59-foot, 400-passenger vessel will be powered by PG&E through the partnership with Angel Island Ferry to support the installation of charging infrastructure and help power ferry service, sunset cruises, and chartered events. PG&E plans to improve electricity transmission to the ferry terminal.
