The conversion of the state ferry Wenatchee from diesel power to hybrid electric has hit unexpected engineering “challenges,” state officials say, and won’t sail again until summer 2025, a ...

The original diesel version cost about $300,000 and the company officials said it cost more than twice that amount to convert the tug to electric power. A grant of $470,400 from the state covered ...

The original diesel version cost about $300,000 and the company officials said it cost more than twice that amount to convert the tug to electric power. A grant of $470,400 from the state covered ...

Vigor Shipyard delivered the state's first hybrid-electric ferry to Washington State Ferries on Monday, moving the effort to add the first lower-emissions vessel to the fleet a step closer. The ...

In a series hybrid, there are two motors: a diesel generator and an electric motor ... In addition to full semi-trucks Edison Motors also works on conversion kits for existing semi-trucks, ...

State Legislators have already set aside $1.7 billion-dollars for the three ferry conversions, five new hybrid-electric ferries, and the electrification at five terminals.

There’s also an option to proceed with another $50 million conversion of a third boat, the Puyallup. The three ferries were built in the late 1990s, each is about 460 feet long and can carry 202 ...

VMG said the conversion is part of WSF's "long-term System Electrification Program," which aims to modernize six existing ferries and build 16 new hybrid-electric ferries by 2040.

Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced he has selected Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., to build three ...

The original diesel version cost about $300,000 and the company officials said it cost more than twice that amount to convert the tug to electric power. A grant of $470,400 from the state covered ...

The original diesel version cost about $300,000 and the company officials said it cost more than twice that amount to convert the tug to electric power. A grant of $470,400 from the state covered ...