Japanese Consortium To Build World’s First Electric Tanker
Now comes news that four Japanese companies have teamed up to build the world’s first zero emission tanker.
Yes, it’s a coastal tanker intended for use on Tokyo Bay, not traversing the Pacific Ocean, but it’s a significant step in the right direction.
The tanker, which will be powered by electric motors and a (really large) battery pack, is projected to enter service about two years from now.
The four companies —
Asahi Tanker Co.,
Exeno Yamamizu Corp.,
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd.,
Mitsubishi Corp —
have created a joint venture called e5 Lab Inc. to build and operate the tanker.
CleanTechnica
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/12/japanese-consortium-to-build-worlds-first-electric-tanker/
e5 Lab