New York’s Electric Ferry Revolution

New York’s Electric Ferry Revolution

Author: The Daily News Now! June 5, 2026 Duration: 1:48
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New York just debuted the Harbor Charger, its first hybrid-electric ferry, slashing island trips to just 10 minutes while slashing emissions by 600 tons yearly. Packed with lithium-ion tech and designed for 1,200 passengers plus 30 cars, it’s a green maritime showcase already attracting global interest. Overcoming historic hurdles in eco-friendly water transport, this vessel is faster, quieter, and cheaper to run — with plans to go fully electric soon. Meanwhile, San Francisco prepares to launch the U.S.’s first all-electric ferry by 2035, as cities worldwide race to electrify their fleets with hydrogen, hydrofoils, and more — turning waterways into cleaner, greener arteries of urban life.

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