Almost two-thirds of travellers say that the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably, according to Booking.com’s Sustainable Travel Report. So, it is no surprise that 70% more travellers sought sustainable options in 2021 than in previous years, as found by Google Data. This follows a 33% increase in middle-aged adults' concern for tourism sustainability, as discovered by Statista.
The Quattro Fly C Green has zero-emission propulsion, meaning that it is both non-polluting and totally silent. Not only does this make for a much more tranquil journey, but spares the water of the toxic gases and oil typically emitted by motorised boats.
Travellers can glide through France’s waterways in complete harmony with their surroundings and in the knowledge that their outdoor adventure is not at the detriment of the very landscape that they are admiring.
Key features of the Quattro FLY C Green include:
- “Zero emission” propulsion that allows it to be non-polluting.
- An onboard generator relieves passengers of the need to limit their travelling to areas with charging stations.
- A lifespan that is three times longer than models with heat engines and requires virtually no maintenance.
- At least 6 hours of navigation, meaning guests can easily explore France’s dreamy landscapes, pretty villages and towns, without having to recharge or refuel during the day.
- An electric motor that has zero energy consumption as soon as the boat is put into neutral, either in a lock or when the driver is wanting to slow down, unlike heat engines that continue to run.
- A battery life indicator that shows the navigation time and distance that can still be covered, eliminating the risk of becoming unexpectedly stranded.
- A silent battery-run engine that spares guests of the loud vibrations heard on heat-engined boats, leaving passengers with only the sounds of the local wildlife and lapping waters to contend with.
Charging stations that are exclusively reserved for the electric boat and accessed using a badge given to guests upon boarding. 220kg lighter than the diesel boats, meaning that it does not require as much energy to run.
French Waterways is always striving to find ways to help travellers reduce their carbon footprint while still being able to enjoy cruising in France. It is proud to be marketing this new eco-friendly boat and working with partners with such strong values.
In particular, its boat-providing partner, Le Boat has implemented a Green Strategy to strive toward improving the cleanliness and quality of the waterways.
A fellow partnering company, Locaboat, has already seen 3 of its bases awarded “Blue Flag” status and has equipped 100% of its fleet with sorting bins to encourage recycling and 98% with water tanks. It’s also transitioning its fleet to be hydro-powered - 38 such boats are already in use.
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