The Vedettes de Paris are electrifying their fleets!
The Vedettes de Paris offer us a technical breakthrough to make us sail in a masterful way on the Seine. A challenge (very soon) faced by the largest group of intramural cruises: to offer 80% of its fleet in 100% electric mode by the end of the year. An ecological renewal for cruises on the Seine Sailing on the Seine since 1974, the famous Vedettes de Paris are offering themselves a new start. Following ecological awareness, the company decided to electrify its fleet. After years of hydrodynamic research, trial and error. But also a multitude of stakeholders both on the electrical and water levels. Their first boat – the Trocadéro – 100% electric is already sailing on the waters of the Parisian river. A European first. In this desire to optimize both the ecological and economic and tourist aspects, the company is aiming for a 50% reduction in their carbon footprint. Especially when we know that Paris is the world's leading inland port with more than 9,5 million passengers per year navigating its river. The overall approach…