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Several of the diesel ferries that operate from Auckland harbour will be replaced with electric ferries next year and in 2026. Apparently ferries in Auckland ca
by PlunderBunny 2y ago
Several of the diesel ferries that operate from Auckland harbour will be replaced with electric ferries next year and in 2026. Apparently ferries in Auckland carry only 6% of public transport passengers, but account for 20% of the public transport emissions [0].
0. https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ferry-services/low-emission-ferries-are-coming https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ferry-services/low-emissi...
- nick3443 2y agoGoing fast in water takes incredible amounts of power.
- m463 2y agoI don't know why hydrofoils aren't more popular
- AlotOfReading 2y agoBecause they're expensive and unreliable for most applications. They need more power, they increase draft, they don't tolerate debris, and they really dislike rough seas.
- lstodd 2y agoThey do fine for passenger traffic. Draft, debris and rough seas are not a problem. You need gas turbines or very unusual diesels for the power, that is the problem.