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Oct 26, 2026 - How Batteries Power Some of the World`s Biggest Ferries



Electric cars have gone mainstream in many parts of the world, but shipping has lagged behind. That may be changing thanks to better battery technology and global pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector.
However, electrifying big ships comes with its own technological challenges, and it might be the humble passenger ferry that`s most primed to take battery-powered boats to open waters. Bloomberg sets out to visit the biggest one yet.
00:00 Intro
00:48 Ship Electrification
05:07 China Zorrilla
06:15 Batteries
07:16 Weight
09:11 Costs
11-18 The Future of Electric Ferries
13:15 Credits