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Battery Swapping Implementation on Electric Sea Taxis; The Case of Ionian Islands

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Waterborne transportation significantly impacts the environment, contributing to climate change. In light of the global shift towards electrification, the need for a transition of the maritime transport into a more sustainable paradigm becomes imperative. This study investigates the feasibility of implementing the battery swapping concept for small vessels operating short daily routes in the Ionian Islands, as an alternative to conventional battery charging. A comprehensive case study is presented, examining the proposed system from both techno-economic and environmental perspectives, through Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Assessment analyses. The findings highlight the sustainability benefits of the battery swapping concept, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, along with valuable insights for advancing green maritime transport technologies

Source: HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)

DOI: 10.34746/epe2025-0232

Authors: Kotarela, Faidra, Rigogiannis, Nick, Kyritsis, Anastasios, Papanikolaou, Nick

Institutions: Democritus University of Thrace, Ionian University

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4417202264

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