Battery-Powered Ships Next Up in Battle to Tackle Emissions
- Japanese group to build first zero-emission tanker by 2021
- Shipping industry to cut sulfur emissions under IMO 2020
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The electric battery boom has a new target: ships.
Four Japanese companies have teamed up to build the world’s first zero-emission tanker by mid-2021 that will be powered by large-capacity batteries and will operate in Tokyo Bay, according to a statement on Tuesday. The new company e5 Lab Inc. is a venture between Asahi Tanker Co., Exeno Yamamizu Corp., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corp.