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
- Electric on-demand water shuttle services would help prevent cities from traffic overflow
- Decommissioning unprofitable, non-electrified railways required modern, high-performance, and energy efficient alternatives
The Environment
An estimated 680 million people live in coastal cities and river deltas, and this number is expected to increase to around 1 billion.
Tire abrasion contains toxic substances such as 6PPD quinone. These cause massive damage and the death of entire fish populations.
Car Replacement
A reliable electric water shuttle
Nearly 900 million people live in low-lying coastal cities and settlements. Stockholm has now demonstrated that electric hydrofoil ferries can cut CO₂ emissions by 94% versus conventional diesel vessels, while shifting traffic off roads also reduces tire-derived pollution entering aquatic ecosystems.
The Shuttle Solution
Modular Powertrain Components
designed for 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 fleet utilization
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
Fixed Link Project Germany – Denmark could open up new mobility opportunities also for seaside resorts
The People
Dr. Herwig Kohla, MBA
Co-founder
Dr. Jens Andersen
Co-Founder, CEO
Janina Kühn
Business Development
Let's talk water mobility.
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Equarius GmbH & Co. KG
Dr.-Ing. Jens Andersen, CEO