An innovative hybrid-electric small passenger craft for the sustainable mobility in the Venice Lagoon

Researchers have developed a hybrid-electric small passenger craft designed to reduce environmental impact and energy consumption in the Venice Lagoon. The craft features an innovative hullform that minimizes wave generation, thereby lowering its effect on nearby buildings and improving energy efficiency. Additionally, it incorporates a Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) Integrated Power System enabling zero-emission navigation under certain conditions. This design addresses the urgent need for sustainable mobility solutions in high-tourist areas, particularly where traditional public transport relies heavily on water-based vehicles.

Bucci, V., Mauro, F., Marino, A., Bosich, D., & Sulligoi, G. (2016). An innovative hybrid-electric small passenger craft for the sustainable mobility in the Venice Lagoon. 2016 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM), 1388–1395. https://doi.org/10.1109/speedam.2016.7525941