MarineDOT cuts fuel consumption by 100,000 gallons using ABB technology
The USA’s Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is to use ABB technology to power a new double-ended, hybrid-electric vessel, which will operate between Lincolnville and the island community of Isleboro. The newbuild ferry will replace the 35-year-old diesel-powered ferry Margaret Chase Smith to reduce fuel consumption by 100,000 gallons per year. ABB will provide the