China Develops 3,000t Electric Cargo Ship for Use in Yangtze River Inland Ports

3-Hour Charging Enables 120km Operation
Expected Benefits Include Carbon Neutrality, Pollution Prevention, and Reduced Transportation Costs

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Chinese media reported that the first voyage of a 3000-ton class pure electric vessel was successfully completed. China had previously developed a 1000-ton class pure electric vessel in 2017.

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According to Chinese media including the official Xinhua News Agency on the 23rd, a 3000-ton class pure electric bulk carrier jointly developed by Jiangsu Province Power Company and others conducted a test voyage the day before.

The vessel is equipped with a detachable 2200kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Chinese media reported that the battery takes 3 hours to fully charge and can operate for more than 120 km when fully charged. The electric vessel developed this time is the largest among electric vessels developed by China, according to Chinese media.

This vessel will be used as an inland electric cargo ship operating on the Yangtze River (Janggang). Chinese media explained that it has effects such as reducing carbon emissions, mitigating environmental pollution damage, and lowering transportation costs.

Chinese media reported that in 2020, a 1000-ton class electric cargo ship was first launched in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, and in 2021, pure electric structure ships and pure electric tugboats were introduced.

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