Thailand’s electric ferry fleet enters service

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BANGKOK: Electric cars and buses are making inroads in multiple markets, from California to Norway to China. In Thailand, to combat increasing smog, the next wave of electric vehicles will navigate waterways instead of highways. Last week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) introduced its new fleet of electric commuter ferries into service. Bangkok is one of the most congested cities in Asia, and this move aims to bring clean emissions-free passenger transport to the South Asian country. There had been a prototype vessel operating in Bangkok for the last two years, serving the city’s commuters. Seven new, fully electric vessels will now join the fleet. TLTP