b'FOGHORNFOCUS: MARINE PROPULSIONpresent time, there are no real, large- 8. Finally, to date, this is a Californiapassenger vessel operators. PVA scale transportation options that resultsituation. Why should other PVAAssociate members will feel this as in zero emissions. None. Even electricmembers around the country (or in thewell.cars have challenges, as many EVWestern Region) care about this issue? A discussion with PVA members owners found recently here in NorthernFrankly, this isnt a California stateand a representative from the California California when the states largestissue. Its a global issue with globalAir Resources Board about CARB took power utility ordered a shutdowneconomic implications. We all need totake place at the PVA Western Region and many of the EV charging stationsbe moving in the same direction.Meeting in Incline Village, NV in late were turned off. Of course, that sameAnd, the impact wont just affectOctober. nshutdown left many gas stations in the dark, leaving both electric and gas-powered automobile drivers without a way to power their cars. So we all need to work with the technology we have and what isEXCEED GLOBAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS feasible today. By discussing solutions, reasonable options come to light. For instance, reduce engine idling on passenger vessels because employing sound fuel reduction initiatives is a good business practice. It lowers green-house gas emissions and saves money for the operator. This is one example that moves the needle in the right direction.7. A new federal lawsuit could upset CARBs authority. But, since California is challenging that, where does that leave you? Do you have guidance on what you should or should not do regarding emission reductions?The lawsuits coming out of Washington, DC, has no impact on what were doing. That is about cars and cars only. Here at the ferry system, we will continue to operate as we are now, following the EPAs federal guide-lines, and working with CARB on state rules. A key component of our long-term plan is developing and executing a strategy for replacing old equipment with newer equipment that is cleaner and more effi cient. I believe that tech-nology will take us to where we want to go.Build your next ferry to exceed the upcoming global environmental But, heres the reality: emissionemssions standards. Operate a lightweight vessel equipped with reduction is not cheap. Were talkinghybrid or electric engines. Reduce your operating and maintenance about a $20 million repower. It is verycosts while minimizing your environmental impact. diffi cult to part with that much capitalBUILD A CARBON FIBER FERRY.without seeing the end result. We need to ask ourselves if we can achieve theLearn more about Americas only carbon T- and K-Class ferry builder:same goals with a working groupwww. ARCADIA-ALLIANCE .commeeting to identify and implement other solutions.OCTOBER 2019FOGHORN 21'