Carbon neutral transport in 2024?
Finnish Meriaura Group has started the preparation and design of a transport concept that targets 100% carbon neutrality. The concept is based on hybrid propulsion that combines sustainably produced bio-oil and battery technology. Another aim is to automate the cargo handling process.
"Meriaura Group's goal is to launch in 2024 the first transportation concept based on renewable energy since the era of large sailing ships," says Jussi Mälkiä, president of Meriaura Group. Details and the commercial operating model are in process and under developmen
The concept covers the entire transport chain and is designed especially for lake, canal and sea feeder traffic, and the plan is to pilot it in lake Saimaa. Saimaa canal locks are being extended and the size of the new concept vessel corresponds to the new Saimax dimensions. (cd)