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Low-emission Fast Ferries in the Oslofjord with Norled’s Battery Swapping Robot

Emission-free express boats in the Oslofjord from 2024 with Norled's battery exchange robot The county council in Viken has decided that the express boats in the Oslofjord will be emission-free from 2024. The environmental project will be realized by using Norled's new battery exchange robot. Enova is supporting the project with a total of NOK 100.7 million.

The fast ferries in the Oslofjord are becoming greener with Norled’s battery swapping robot

The Viken County Council has decided that the fast ferries in the Oslofjord must be emission-free from 2024. The environmental project will be realized by using Norled’s new battery swapping robot. Enova is supporting the project with NOK 100 million.

The fast ferries that currently operate in the Oslofjord will be upgraded with batteries to sail electrically and thus cut emissions. They will use Norled’s autonomous battery swapping robot, which quickly replaces battery packs at the quay, eliminating the need for lengthy charging. In addition, it reduces the strain on the power grid.

– “We’re looking forward to sailing electrically with our express boats on the Oslofjord in 2024. Viken municipality shows that they are taking action to reduce emissions and offer good travel experiences,” says Innovation Manager at Norled Karolina Adolfsson.

This will be the first connection where Norled uses the new battery exchange solution mentioned in the Government’s roadmap for a green industrial boost.

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