Auckland to take on two fully electric ferries in two years

New Zealand's city of Auckland aims to switch its entire fleet of passenger ferries over to run on electric power by 2040.

PHOTO: Danfoss and EV maritime plan to deliver the two ferries by 2024. Danfoss

The ferries will be developed by New Zealand-based engineering and design firms Danfoss Power Solution and EV Maritime.

Each battery string will have an independent battery connection that can deliver high efficiency to engines regardless of battery stage and voltage, says Danfoss

The electric ferries will be 24 meters long and will have capacity to carry 200 passengers at speeds up to 25 knots.