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Thames Goes Electric: New Boat Cuts River Pollution
24 May
Summary
- Fulham Reach Boat Club launched an electric boat to cut river emissions.
- The boat replaces petrol engines with zero-emission alternatives.
- The club aims to improve water access for under-served communities.
A west London boat club has introduced an electric boat to reduce emissions on the River Thames. The Fulham Reach Boat Club plans to electrify its entire fleet, replacing petrol engines with quiet, zero-emission technology. This initiative is partly funded by the Port of London Authority (PLA).
This development supports the club's broader mission of using sports, like rowing, to benefit local communities. Chief executive Adam Freeman-Pask highlighted the goal of engaging under-served communities with physical activity and the natural environment of the Thames.
The River Thames, once declared biologically dead in the 1950s, has seen significant recovery and now supports 125 fish species and seals. The PLA aims for the Thames to be its cleanest since the Industrial Revolution by 2050, despite facing criticism regarding pollution.
