MOBILITY · Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership)

Project outputs and results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: 1. Demonstrate autonomy, of at least 150 nm (or 277.8 KM for inland navigation) using electrical storage as the only energy source, while allowing rapid in-route zero-emission replenishment. 2. Increase the power output, providing beyond 5 MW as peak propulsion power with corresponding grid capacity. 3. Improve systems to increase the number charging cycles combined with…

This topic aims to improve the suitability of fully-battery-electric operation of ferries, short sea shipping, offshore and inland vessels, considering the services they provide, their operation profiles and the possibilities to interact with charging infrastructure. Aspects like increasing the autonomy range of operation and fast charging are a crucial element for short sea shipping and inland routes with short docking periods. Fast charging may also put added strain on…