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Norway’s Bastø Electric Shows What Five Years of Ferry Electrification Looks Like
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — WHEN Bastø Electric entered service in Norway in March 2021, it was hard to miss the significance of the ferry.
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Bastø Electric began operating in Norway in March 2021, marking a milestone in maritime electrification. The ferry measures 139.2 meters in length and can carry up to 600 passengers and 200 cars. It is powered by a 4.3‑MWh battery, which made it the world’s largest all‑electric ferry at the time of its launch.
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