PROJECTS
Funding
Italy
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€499 921
EU Contribution
€379 571
Project Acronym
ZELAG
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport mode
Transport policies
Decarbonisation
Transport sectors
Passenger transport
Overview
Objectives
The ZELAG project proposed an eco-sustainable solution for public transport in inland waters, with particular reference to the Grado lagoon in Italy.
Results
A boat was built and equipped with hybrid-electric propulsion, which allowed the total reduction of polluting emissions and radiated noise. To ensure a complete respect for the nature, the project also studied hull shapes which generates very low wave formations in order to safeguard the seabed.
Eco-sustainability has also been respected throughout the "life cycle" of the boat choosing a construction material that can be disposed of once it becomes waste, in compliance with all European regulations on the treatment of hazardous waste.
Partners
Lead Organisation
EU Contribution
€294 010
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Universita Degli Studi Di Trieste
Address
Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy
EU Contribution
€108 356
EU Contribution
€97 555
Technologies
Technology Theme
Ship propulsion
Technology
Hybrid propulsion for vessels
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production