NY Waterway completes renewable diesel trial and plans 50% transition

In New York state, NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, has completed its trial of renewable diesel fuel and is moving forward with efforts to transition a significant portion of its fuel usage to this renewable, cleaner energy source. This initiative complements a fleet-wide hybrid/electrification program that will begin conversion of NY Waterway ferries in the middle of 2025. NY Waterway began its renewable diesel trial this past July on selected ferries and is currently on track to use 375,000 gallons over the next year — roughly 20 percent of the fleet’s fuel consumption, with a goal to increase to 50 percent usage in the near future. Renewable diesel is fully compatible with all its ferry diesel engines, requiring no modifications.