Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry launched

'Ika Rere' electric ferry (Photo- Stellar Studio)

East by West Ferries has officially launched Ika Rere, New Zealand’s first fully electric, zero-emission passenger ferry, which will enter full service by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

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