Preliminary technical rendering of vessel design for new hybrid-electric 160-auto-capacity ferries.
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These new vessels will have open-air passenger lounges beneath each pilot house, three modes of operation -- diesel, battery only, or hybrid -- and a rapid charging system to allow battery charging during each scheduled terminal stop.
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Celebrating a major step in the journey to new hybrid-electric vessels. Media was invited to Colman Dock, one of the first terminals to be electrified. From left to right: Senator Marko Liias, Deputy Secretary of Transportation for WSF Steve Nevey, Representative Jake Fey, System Electrification Program Administrator Matt von Ruden, Director of Planning, Customer and Government Relations John Vezina, and Construction Communications Manager Suanne Pelley.
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Diesel engines were removed from the Wenatchee to be replaced with battery banks, power transformers and switchgear.
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These new vessels will have open air passenger lounges beneath each pilot house, three modes of operation: diesel, battery only, or hybrid, and a rapid charging system so that battery charging can occur during each scheduled terminal stop.
Tags: ^DR WSF Ferry electrification Washington State Ferries electrification WSF Ferry and Terminal electrification WSF electrification Hybrid electric ferries