embracing fossil fuel: AT getting 8 new diesels; EV Maritime lands big Perth contract
Auckland Transport is shifting its strategy by procuring new diesel ferries instead of electric alternatives, citing cost and operational complexity. Meanwhile, other companies like EV Maritime are finding success with electric ferry contracts in international markets.
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This highlights the ongoing tension between sustainability goals and the immediate financial and operational realities of public infrastructure projects.
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The article reports on a policy shift and procurement decisions using neutral, factual language without taking a stance on the environmental trade-offs.
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