Hybrid cranes deliver emissions savings

The project will eliminate about 1,200 metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually from each crane Photo: Port of Oakland

An American terminal operator has cut diesel emissions from all 13 of its yard cranes by 95% after retrofitting them with hybrid electric engines.

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