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Homegrown start-up Pyxis unveils Singapore’s first electric port passenger launch

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Capable of ferrying up to 12 passengers and two crew members, X Tron is expected to save an estimated of up to 120kg of carbon emissions per hour in comparison to an equivalent diesel vessel.
Homegrown start-up Pyxis unveils Singapore’s first electric port passenger launch

Pyxis, Singapore’s maritime electrification technology start-up, on Wednesday (27 March) launched X Tron, a first-of-its-kind fully electric port passenger launch.

The event, held at Clifford Pier, was attended by various business leaders and representatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore.

Tommy Phun, Founder and CEO at Pyxis, said: “We are thrilled to unveil the X Tron as the first of 13 Pyxis electric harbour craft that will be delivered by the end of 2026.”

“As frontrunners in the coastal maritime sector, we aim to propel the beginning of a new era in Singapore’s maritime industry by making electrification accessible to all and launching over 100 electric vessels across the Asia Pacific by 2030.”

Pyxis aims to spearhead the transition to a sustainable, greener and more efficient maritime future in both local and regional ports. In Singapore waters alone, an estimated 1,600 harbour crafts are ready to be electrified.

Comprising three product lines tailored for different operating conditions, Pyxis looks to boast the following:

  • Pyxis One: Pyxis’ flagship product, the Pyxis One is tailored for the dynamic Singapore port market. It seamlessly shuttles passengers between mainland Singapore and ships stationed at the anchorage. Capable of ferrying up to 12 passengers and two crew members, the X Tron is expected to save an estimated of up to 120kg of carbon emissions per hour in comparison to an equivalent diesel vessel. 
  • Pyxis R: Pyxis R is an inland waterway electric river boat designed to navigate the Singapore River and is capable of accommodating up to 50 passengers. There are 10 units in the order book and the first will be delivered in the second half of 2024.  
  • Pyxis L: Pyxis L is a luxury variant of Pyxis R that has recently sold 1 unit.  

Last November, Pyxis partnered with Mitsui O.S.K Lines to promote electric vessels in Singapore and Japan to develop the electric vessels markets. 

Pyxis has also successfully entered into Expression of Interest (EOI) agreements with 13 maritime entities in 2023, who are both shareholders of Pyxis and potential customers and suppliers with interest in leasing or purchasing Pyxis vessels. 

It was most recently shortlisted by MPA as one of the 11 passenger launch and cargo lighter vessel designs for the full electric harbour craft (e-HC) program. 

Furthermore, in partnership with SP Mobility, Pyxis has been selected to test its land-based direct current (DC) charging concept for e-HC at Marina South Pier. 

Pyxis most recently secured a SGD 4.5 million seed funding round in February co-led by Motion Ventures and Shift4Good. Other participants of the fundraiser include Seeds Capital, MarImpact, ShipsFocus, Tian San Shipping, Kimann Investments, and LCC Resources.

Related: Singapore: MPA shortlists 11 proposals for fully electric harbour craft EOI
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Related: Singapore startup Pyxis to scale up production of electric harbour crafts with seed fund
Related: MOL and Pyxis to develop and market electric vessels in Singapore and Japan

 

Photo credit: Pyxis
Published: 28 March 2024

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