World's First Pure Supercapacitor-Powered Ferry Completes Trial Voyage

Xin Ecology, the world's first ferry powered by a pure supercapacitor, has completed its trial voyage and is scheduled to be put into use by the end of this year.

Developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), the ferry is 65 meters long, 14.5 meters wide and 4.3 meters deep. 

A view of Xin Ecology, the world's first pure supercapacitor-powered ferry [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

It is powered by pure supercapacitors and supported by a 2.5-megawatt direct current (DC) shore power station that ensures uninterrupted operation of the ferry.

It is also installed with various technologies with independent intellectual property rights such as DC network electric propulsion, energy storage control and smart ship applications.

The ferry is expected to demonstrate new applications for new-energy-powered ships navigating in coastal areas and inland rivers.

(Executive editor: Niu Yilin)