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I don't think the wealth fund has much to do with this: it doesn't seem like it's significantly more expensive than other options, and indeed the video implies
by karaterobot 4y ago
I don't think the wealth fund has much to do with this: it doesn't seem like it's significantly more expensive than other options, and indeed the video implies it's a cost savings over diesel. I do agree that this isn't really a general purpose solution, as it's not feasible on wide or busy waterways. What makes it work for Norway is that they've got a lot of little inhabited islands.
- Thlom 4y agoI think most electric crossings are fjord crossings, not island connections. Typically 2-6 kilometers.
- toast0 4y agoWashington State Ferries are working on electrification as well. If it works near plan, it should be an operational cost savings, and hopefully that'll pay for the capital costs. Also, electric service upgrades should increase my home utility reliability, so that's nice for people on the island I live on. Supposed to be less noisy which should be nice for aquatic life.