RTA's Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mattar Al Tayer, launched the pilot operation of the hybrid ferry, the first hybrid means of mass transit, within the Maritime Transport fleet of the Authority.
Al Tayer, during the pilot, explained the technical characteristics of the hybrid, which can accommodate up to 20 passengers. It was equipped with a 20 kW electric motor, the use of modern techniques in the design of the structure to reduce the weight of abra, and the use of 26 A LIDC CRYSTAL battery, solar panels, a battery charger backup generator in case of low charging, a fire alarm system that works automatically when the batteries are overheated, battery ventilation and cooling systems, USB, for charging antenna P portable.
The hybrids are characterized by a 87% reduction in carbon emissions compared to gasoline, 83% lower operating and maintenance costs, and lower noise levels. The hybrid will be run experimentally on the Sword-Ghubaib route, Maritime Transport, connecting four stations: Al Seef, Bani Yas, Dubai Old Market and Al Ghubaiba, at a rate of AED 2 between the station and the other.
Al Tayer said the pilot operation is part of the Authority's efforts to support the Green Economy Initiative for Sustainable Development launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and supporting Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 and Dubai 2021 In line with the vision of the UAE 2021, as part of the comprehensive plan developed by the Commission to develop the maritime transport system, which is a vital transport in Dubai, estimated at 13 million passengers annually. The plan includes the establishment of 11 new marine transport stations in Dubai , In the period from 2018 to 2020, and thus C The number of shipping stations in Dubai has increased to 58 by 2020. The plan also includes the construction of 11 new marine vessels, bringing the total number of vessels to 61 by 2020. New lines will be operated on the Dubai Creek and the coastline along the shores of Jumeirah, Lines to serve new islands, lines in the Dubai Water Channel, and the Ferry line between Dubai and Sharjah.
"The maritime transport sector is expected to witness a quantum leap in the number of transport, terminals and passengers, with the completion of development projects on both sides of the Dubai Water Channel, where marine transport will be the preferred choice for many citizens, residents and tourists to travel and enjoy sightseeing and urban facilities on both banks. "Al-Garhoud Workshop for the Maintenance of Maritime Transport (Abra, Al-Firi, Water Taxi), which is located on an area of 5000 square meters, includes five different workshops, three warehouses, a ship crane and a business area. Navy, and other For exterior work, management offices and staff lounge.
The hybrids are characterized by a 87% reduction in carbon emissions, relative to gasoline.