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ABB hybrid-electric propulsion for new Casco Bay ferry March 10, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic
Maine ferry operator Casco Bay Lines has selected integrated hybrid-electric power and propulsion solution from technology company ABB for its new vessel.
As informed, the new 50-meter ferry is expected to cut up to 800 tons of carbon dioxide per year, significantly improving air quality in Portland, Maine. It will also reduce exhaust fumes, excessive engine noise and vibration common on existing vessels.
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Specifically, the newbuild will feature ABB Marine & Ports’ hybrid power, propulsion and a shore charging system, supporting diesel-electric and zero-emissions battery-powered modes, as well as a combination of both.
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Press Release – Maine ferry operator Casco Bay Lines has committed to an integrated hybrid-electric power and propulsion solution from ABB for its new vessel, in a technology step change along one of the longest-established ferry routes in the United StatesThe new ferry is expected to cut up to 800 tons of carbon dioxide per year, significantly improving air quality in Portland, Maine.
The new 50-meter ferry will feature ABB Marine & Ports’ hybrid power, propulsion and a shore charging system, supporting diesel-electric and zero-emissions battery-powered modes, as well as a combination of both. With the ferry operating in zero-emission mode, the passengers will benefit from a smoother, cleaner and quieter ride.