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Hybrid ferries combine traditional diesel power with electric battery power, resulting in reductions in fossil fuel consumption, carbon emissions and other pollutants. ==Development== In February 2011 the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Keith Brown confirmed Scottish Government funding to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) for the Low Emission Hybrid Ferries Project, which will see the development of the world’s first seagoing Roll On Roll Off vehicle and passenger diesel electric hybrid ferries in Scotland. Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow, Scotland will be working alongside Glasgow based ship design specialists Seatec and electrical specialists Tec-Source to build two hybrid ferries accommodating 150 passengers, 23 cars or 2 HGVs, with a service speed of nine knots. The ferries, which will be operated by the current operator of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services, CalMac are designed for use on many of the short crossing routes around the Clyde and Hebrides and will use some of the most innovative new ‘green’ technology, including battery banks supplying a minimum of 20% of the energy consumed on board. The vessel will be powered by small diesel generator sets, feeding power to a 400 volt switchboard, which will supply power to electric propulsion motors that turn the (Voith Sneider) propulsion units. In addition, the battery banks will provide power to operate the vessel. The ferries will charge overnight while they are moored on the islands they will serve and future plans include the use of energy from local wind, wave or solar systems to charge the batteries. Building will commence later in 2011 and it is anticipated that the first vessel will enter service in late spring/early summer 2013, with the second following six months later. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hybrid ferry」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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