So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here
New York has launched the Harbor Charger, a hybrid-electric ferry designed to reduce carbon emissions and modernize public water transport. The vessel utilizes lithium-ion battery packs and serves as a model for other cities looking to decarbonize maritime operations.
Why it matters
Maritime transport is notoriously difficult to decarbonize, making this successful implementation a significant case study for sustainable urban infrastructure.
ILLUSTRATION: ROB VARGAS; GETTY IMAGES Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story The Harbor Charger, New York state s first hybrid-electric public ferry, is gearing up for its first full summer transporting passengers between the city’s South Ferry terminal and Governors Island, the 172-acre oasis across New York Harbor from Lower Manhattan. A draw for New Yorkers and tourists alike, Governors Island hosts outdoor concerts and art installations on its sprawling green spaces.
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