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Jan 24, 2009 7:41 am US/Pacific

Earth Gets A Hug When This Hybrid Tugs

  The world's first hybrid-electric tugboat has arrived at the Port of Long Beach.

The 78-foot vessel was unveiled Friday by its makers, Foss Maritime Co.

The company says its green-and-white, diesel-electric tug, named the Carolyn Dorothy, can perform the same as a traditional tug, but with 44 percent less pollution.

The tug doesn't consume diesel during down time and emits less during routine operations.

Under an agreement with the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the tug will undergo six months of tests and evaluation. After that, it will be operated in both ports for at least another five years.

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