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Washington State Ferries Hybrid-Electric Newbuild Program

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Washington, United States

Source: Portnews

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Planned

Washington State Ferries has selected ABB to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two 160-auto ferries as part of its System Electrification Program. The contract includes an option for a third vessel, with the first two ships planned for delivery by Eastern Shipbuilding Group in 2030 and 2031. The ferries will feature large ship batteries enabling all-electric operations in

Status
Prospective
Sector
Energy Storage, Seaport, Government
Location
Washington, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Portnews

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The project “Washington State Ferries Hybrid-Electric Newbuild Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Washington, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Portnews.

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2026-07-22

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Washington State Ferries has selected ABB to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two 160-auto ferries as part of its System Electrification Program. The contract includes an option for a third vessel, with the first two ships planned for delivery by Eastern Shipbuilding Group in 2030 and 2031. The ferries will feature large ship batteries enabling all-electric operations in port and on short routes, aiming to lower fuel consumption and operating costs.

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Transportation

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United States of America (USA)

State

Washington

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Portnews

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Energy Storage, Seaport, Government

Article published date

2025-12-05

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