The electric car ferry planned for Finland builds on the experience gained with the world's first battery-powered car ferry, which was also technically equipped by Siemens: the 'Ampere Stavanger' (pictured) went into service in Norway in May 2015. Since then, it has traveled a distance equivalent to more than one and a half times the length of the equator on the Norwegian Sognefjord. The 'Ampere Stavanger' consumes 150 kWh per route. By switching from diesel propulsion to battery power, ship owner Norled has been able to reduce fuel costs by 60%. According to ...