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原文传递 Electrifying

题名：	Electrifying
正文语种：	eng
作者：	Michael Crowley
摘要：	Waterbome transportation periodically gets redefined. In the 1930s, the use of the automobile meant that narrow, sharp-ended ferries designed to lie broadside to a dock would not work, thus broader sharp-ended ferries with a deck to carry cars began appearing. Nearly 100 years later, ferries just might be on the cusp of another transition. The issue is how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing cleaner power options. How about a ferry with zero emissions that's capable of 30-knots (34.5 mph), yet is billed as quiet and smooth running? What's not to like about a ferry with those attributes? They describe the P-12 Shuttle as a 100% carbon-fiber, 39'×14.7' catamaran ferry that's 100% electric powered. The P-12 is designed by Candela Marine Tech, which builds high-tech electric boats in Stockholm, Sweden. Propulsion comes from two Candela C-POD 50-kW electric pod drives mounted on the aft hydrofoils. "It's anticipated the first P-12 will be launched in September," said Michael Mahlberg, Candela's head of public relations in Stockholm. After a testing period, the new ferry will enter Stockholm's public transportation fleet. Though the first P-12 has yet to hit the water, Candela is already promoting the ferry as "the world's fastest electric passenger vessel." At maximum speed or less, the P-12 will carry 30-seated passengers, one captain and wheelchairs and bikes.
出版年：	2023
期刊名称：	Work Boat
卷：	80
期：	8
页码：	30-32