Mumbai’s commuters will soon be able to “fly” to work – on electric ships.
A fleet of 11 hydrofoiling Candela P-12 commuter ferries will create new links across Mumbai’s waterways, forming the nucleus of the city’s electric transport network, which is set to eventually include thousands of vessels.
The ferries have been ordered by Mumbai-based operator JalVimana.
Gustav Hasselskog, CEO of Candela, says: “This is a groundbreaking project that unlocks the full potential of Mumbai’s waterways for efficient commuting – and by investing in hydrofoil technology, the city is leapfrogging legacy waterborne transport systems.” [Read more…] about Mumbai to tackle traffic congestion with ‘flying electric ferries’