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- India’s first solar-powered ferry ‘Aditya’ is among 12 such ferries around the globe that have been shortlisted for the Gustave Trouvé Award.
About Aditya
- Aditya from Kerala is representing Asia in the Gustave Trouvé Awards event.
- It is the sole entrant from Asia.
- Aditya is nominated for the category of electric ferry boats.
- The zero-pollution vehicle resulted in saving over 1 lakh litres of diesel and thus reducing carbon emission.