It is building the vessel for South American shipowner Buquebus.
It redefines the future of ferry operations worldwide and paves the way for other large, zero-emission vessels.
Elsewhere, similar attempts to decarbonise the shipping industry are underway.
Aside from batteries, other solutions includeinstalling giant sailsto cut fuel consumption and evenreinventing the pirate ship.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
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