Smart Shuttle Fleets for waterways
The idea
Unlock the Potential of Waterways
- Almost 700 million people currently live in coastal cities
- NY, Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai and others have public ferries
- Emission-free on-demand water shuttle services would help prevent cities from traffic collapse
- Decommissioning unprofitable, non-electrified railways required modern, high-performance, and emission-free alternatives
The Environment
An estimated 680 million people live in coastal cities and river deltas, and this number ist expected to increase to around 1 billion.
Car Replacement
If 10% (68 million people) switch to water shuttles for a 10km commute, up to 102 million kg of CO2e could be saved daily and the mortality risk for fish populations could be reduced.
A reliable emission-free water shuttle
will reduce CO2e by megatons each year and sustainably reduce the burden on the environment.
The Shuttle Solution
Modular Powertrain Components
with specific regional applications
Battery Capacity
designed for operating area
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY & SUSTAINABLE
INNOVATIVE & HIGHLY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY
VARIABLE & VERSATILE DESIGN
- Low-resistance locomotion also suitable for waters worthy of protection (e.g. lakes, inland waterways, and rivers)
- Variable hull dimensions for specific regional requirements
The Digital Solution
- Cluster-based demand forecasting for shuttle start times
- Dynamic pricing & route selection based on demand
- Partnership with cities, resorts & business hubs for predictable bookings
- Mixed model of fixed lines & on-demand service to maximize profitability
GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE
MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE
LESS ROAD TRAFFIC
TOURISTIC APPEAL
The Use Case
Baltic Sea: Bay of Lubeck
Connecting Luebeck (UNESCO World Heritage City) with seaside resorts via waterways in the best Hanseatic tradition
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel
The People
Dr. Herwig Kohla, MBA
Co-founder
Dr. Jens Andersen
Co-Founder, CEO
Janina Kühn
Business Development
Let's talk water mobility.
Interested in joining, investing, or deploying Equarius shuttles?
Get in touch with us and shape the future of smart maritime transport.
Equarius GmbH & Co. KG
Dr.-Ing. Jens Andersen, CEO