Ports, Watercraft Are Also Making the Jump to Electric Tech
Ferries and other heavy equipment in Alabama, California and other locations are making the switch to electric power, as the maritime industry looks for ways to break away from fossil fuel propulsion.
The electrification of transportation is moving well beyond cars and bikes, and has spread to the maritime sector.
Major ports, like the one in Long Beach, Calif., are transitioning vehicles like forklifts, drayage trucks and even tugboats to emissions-free power. Meanwhile, ferry operators on rivers and other waterways are also eyeing all-electric propulsion. Read more…