According to sources, WA States hybrid ferry conversion program is at least $36 million dollars over budget, and officials say the state is not likely to meet it's 2040 goal of an all electric or hybrid fleet.

And now, the first hybrid ferry, the Wenatchee, is dockside being examined following an engine failure.

The hybrid ferry Wenatchee went dead in the water

After 22 months, the Wenatchee Ferry made its maiden voyage on July 10th with Governor Ferguson and former Governor Jay Inslee on board. However, less than four weeks later, the ferry experienced an engine failure.

Friday, August 15th, the ferry was nearing completion of its Seattle to Bainbridge Island run, when two of the four electric motors shut off, causing the ferry to lose power near Seattle's Colman Dock. According to

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