Japanese industrial ship manufacturer IHI Marine United is building a ship that even Greenpeace would be envious of: a rechargeable ferry. The Zero Emission Electric Propulsion Ship (ZEEPS) is an all-electric lithium ion battery propelled ferry capable of carrying 800 passengers up to 50 miles.
This rechargeable ferry won't be capable of long distance trips, but could efficiently go between port-based charging stations while producing zero emissions. Expect to see the Zero Emission Electric Propulsion Ship in 2015.
Implications - The Zero Emission Electric Propulsion Ship is battery-operated and hard to resist. The ship has the ability to recharge its batteries at whatever port it is docking in, making the design attractive to world travelers.
Rechargeable Ferries
The Zero Emission Electric Propulsion Ship is Battery-Operated
Trend Themes
1. Rechargeable Ferries - The development of efficient rechargeable ferries powered by battery-operated all-electric lithium ion battery propelled ferry could disrupt the marine transportation industry.
2. Zero Emissions Propulsion Technology - The use of the all-electric lithium ion battery propelled ferry and its ability to produce zero emissions could disrupt the marine transportation and clean energy industries.
3. Port-based Charging Stations - The introduction of port-based charging stations which can accommodate the rechargeable ferry could disrupt the marine transportation and energy infrastructure industries.
Industry Implications
1. Marine Transportation - The marine transportation industry could benefit from the adoption of the rechargeable ferries and the development of zero-emission propulsion technology.
2. Clean Energy - The clean energy industry could benefit from the development of zero-emission propulsion technology and the increased adoption of rechargeable ferries.
3. Energy Infrastructure - The transition towards port-based charging stations could disrupt the energy infrastructure industry and create opportunities for innovation in charging and storage technologies.