Cape May-Lewes Ferry Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Lewes, Cape May, Delaware, New Jersey, United States
Source: Renewable Energy Magazine
The project involves the delivery of an integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system for a new 75-car passenger and vehicle ferry to replace the 45-year-old Cape Henlopen ferry. The ferry will connect Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey, improving efficiency, reliability, and customer experience. The new ferry will initially operate as a diesel-electric vessel with the capability to upgrade t
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Automotive
- Location
- Lewes, Cape May, Delaware, New Jersey, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Renewable Energy Magazine
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the delivery of an integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system for a new 75-car passenger and vehicle ferry to replace the 45-year-old Cape Henlopen ferry. The ferry will connect Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey, improving efficiency, reliability, and customer experience. The new ferry will initially operate as a diesel-electric vessel with the capability to upgrade to all-electric with a 7,000 kWh battery pack. The project is part of Delaware River and Bay Authority's fleet modernization initiative and supported by a U.S. Department of Transportation funding program. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Delaware, New Jersey |
City | Lewes, Cape May |
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Source | Renewable Energy Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-04-04 |
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