Swedish electric boat maker Candela is exporting its emission-free ferries to Saudi Arabia. Candela is selling eight of its flying ferries, the P-12, to the futuristic city Neom, and the deal is expected to be the first of several for the Swedish boatmaker.
"We aim to become the world's largest provider of passenger ferries." This is what Candela's CEO, Gustav Hasselskog, told DI Digital, coinciding with the news that the Swedish electric boat challenger has struck a major deal with Saudi Arabia's futuristic city, Neom.
Neom is currently under construction by the Red Sea and is being called the world's largest real estate project.
In addition to the deal with Neom, Candela has sold another eight passenger ferries this year, according to the CEO. Learn more. These P-12 ferries will soon be used for shuttle services on the Red Sea. Image: Candela
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Delivering emission-free ferries is an impressive achievement and a step forward for cleaner travel solutions.
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And these ferries will be tested in Stockholm this fall. Looking forward to trying them.
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Electric flying ferries align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, which emphasize sustainability and diversification away from fossil fuels
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Great to see Candela growing, too bad it's such a non democratic country, but I guess everyone needs emission-free transportation!
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Pretty Nice!!! Candela's deal with Saudi Arabia signals a step forward in sustainable transportation, with electric "flying" ferries contributing to emission reduction. Neom, as a futuristic city, showcases how clean technology can integrate into large-scale urban developments, promoting greener infrastructure and innovation.
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this is incredible
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All efforts that are out to ensure we have a very healthy environment is really encouraged,
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@rosebellendiritu Indeed, every initiative that prioritizes environmental health is crucial for a sustainable future. These efforts, like Candela’s emission-free ferries, inspire a shift toward cleaner technologies and remind us that innovation is key to addressing global environmental challenges.
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@rosebellendiritu Absolutely, all efforts aimed at ensuring a healthy environment are not only encouraged but essential for the well-being of our planet and future generations.
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All cities should be eco friendly .. great initiative
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@dickson_mutai Making cities eco-friendly is crucial for sustainable development and improving the quality of life for residents.
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Wow!! This is awesome!! Flying ferries?? This partnership aligns with global environmental goals and position Neom as a leader in innovative, eco-friendly urban mobility solutions.
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@walter_lungayi Exactly! Flying ferries combine innovation with sustainability, perfectly aligning with global environmental goals. Neom’s integration of such cutting-edge, eco-friendly technology positions it as a forward-thinking leader in urban mobility, potentially setting a new standard for future cities worldwide.