Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry to begin biobunkering trial

In New York state, the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions by 60 percent or more and its use in the ferries will help nearly 30 million annual riders navigate the city’s waterways in a more sustainable way. NYC Ferry will also launch a short-term plan to upgrade engines on its largest vessels to reduce emissions and other pollutants. Use of the fuel in select Staten Island Ferries and NYC Ferry vessels builds on the city’s recent announcement that 100 percent of the city’s 12,500 heavy-duty and off-road vehicles have completed the transition to renewable diesel, making New York City the first major East Coast city to implement this green technology at such a large scale.