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Red and White Fleet® hosts Udall10 Legacy Members on its Biodiesel Cruises of SF Bay
Udall10 Legacy Bus Tour highlights nationwide environmental solutions
San Francisco - July 27, 2007 - The historic Red and White Fleet® of San Francisco is proud to welcome aboard members of the Udall10 Legacy Bus Tour, who are touring the country on the first-ever green-certified motor coach using a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% ultra low sulfur diesel.
The mission of the 8,600-mile nationwide journey is to honor former Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall's legacy by highlighting nationwide solutions to America's pressing environmental and Native American issues.
The thirteen riders of the Udall Legacy Bus Tour will spend the weekend highlighting various Bay Area sustainability initiatives including San Francisco's recycling and composting program, environmental justice efforts in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, the East Bay MUD co-digestion facility, and the Red and White Fleet's biodiesel cruises of San Francisco Bay.
The family-owned Red and White Fleet, recipient of the State of California's environmental WRAP award, has enthusiastically led a number of initiatives that have both significantly reduced diesel emissions from its marine fleet and contributed to the use of alternative fuels in the marine industry. Among these initiatives are:
- Re-powering of the company's four vessels with new marine diesels that produce between 33%-50% less emissions than the original engines
- Spear-heading a jointly sponsored project with the Federal Maritime Administration to conduct a feasibility study evaluating the effectiveness of converting one of the company's vessels to dual fuel (CNG and diesel)
- Independently running an alternative fuel trial with PuriNox, an emulsified diesel product supplied by Lubrizol that has been certified by the California Air Resources Board to reduce NOx by 14% and particulate matter by 63%
- Working with the Port and City of San Francisco as well as World Energy, Blue Water Network, and Cytoculture to bring Biodiesel to the San Francisco waterfront for industrial use
- Fostering relationships between fuel technology providers such as Power Research Inc. and World Energy that have led to further gains in emissions reduction technology
- Continuing to utilize, in the company's fleet, a fuel additive that both increases fuel efficiency and reduces emissions.
- Operating its fleet of four 450 passenger vessels on B20, a 20% blend of biodiesel with #2 ultra low sulfur diesel
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CRUISE INFORMATION
Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is legendary for its premiere San Francisco Cruises. The company is committed to environmental sustainability, supporting community education and the preservation of San Francisco's unique history and offering a fun and spectacular San Francisco experience to visitors from around the world. For more information, call 415 673-2900 or visit www.redandwhite.com.
The 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise®, San Francisco's only cruise with award-winning audio in 8 languages, departs 8 - 14 times daily from Pier 43 ½ on Fisherman's Wharf, at the foot of Taylor Street. Tickets: Adult (18-61) $21; Senior (62+) $18; Youth (12-17) $18; and Child (5-11) $14. The Red and White Fleet also offers the California Sunset Cruise®, a relaxed 2-hour twilight sail with a light buffet, from April to October, departing from Pier 43 ½. Tickets: Adult (18+) $48; and Youth (5-17) $33. The 90-minute SF Explorer Cruise®, offering exciting tours of San Francisco's Natural History, Architecture, and the Native American Experience, sails year around from the Ferry Building, Gate E, downtown San Francisco. Tickets: Adult (18+) $39; and Youth (5-17) $26.
For TICKETS and information: 415 673-2900, departure piers, or www.redandwhite.com. Children under age five ride free. Prices include all taxes, gratuities and fees. Major credit cards accepted. Easy access by public transportation. All vessels available for private charters. Group rates available for 15 or more guests. Snacks and beverages are available on all vessels.
