Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Jet to add electric vessel to fleet

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First zero-emission vessel between South Coast and Isle of Wight announced through a partnership with Red Funnel and Artemis Technologies

Visitors travelling on the popular Southampton to Isle of Wight high-speed Red Jet ferry service will soon be able to do so in new zero-emission electric ferries, which are due to set sail from late 2025....

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