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To The VW Environmental Mitigation Trust,

I would like to propose that some of this funding be used for
research to further reduce emissions in ports. As the Trust Members
are aware, California's Ports represent huge concentrations for all
categories of emissions. Our hybrid boat project could replace a
Tier 0-3 propulsion system for one of our Cal Maritime owned
vessels that we use for training for students. Our goal with this
research project is threefold:

1.) Provide a platform for manufacturers to test the performance of
zero-emission and LNG technologies on an electric propulsion
system.
2.) Provide training for students in emissions reduction projects
and to familiarize them with alternative technologies that have yet
to be fully adopted by the maritime industry.
3.) By utilizing an electric propulsion system with zero-emission
generating technologies, we aim to use this vessel as part of a
campus microgrid to backfeed power during peak energy usage times
or emergencies. This would further lower emissions in the region by
potentially displacing any utility gas backed power generating
resources.

Please review the initial project overview proposal.

Kind Regards,

Ryan Storz 
Assistant Professor
Department of Engineering Technology
Cal Maritime