Competitive crews and clean running coasters

E5 designs include fully electric vessels, but there are also pragmatic hybrid offerings, plus importantly, the ROBOBOX: an easy to integrate digital/remote solution. Image: E5 Labs

Coastal shipping is benefiting from focused development on clean running, thanks to a cross-industry Japanese innovation hub and a large streak of pragmatism.

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