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Kennesaw, GA—The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation purchased 14 Yamaha WaveRunner® FX140s, the world’s first four-stroke watercraft, as part of their “Clean Vehicle” program to be used in the state’s fleet to patrol state waterways and assist in water rescues.

New York State annually purchases a number of personal watercraft for use by law enforcement personnel and other applications. New York is a recognized leader in acquiring the cleanest vehicles available for use in its state fleet and has established a “Clean Vehicle Advisory Council” to identify and evaluate clean technology vehicles.

The Yamaha FX140 utilizes leading edge four-stroke technology that delivers exceptional power per displacement, provides excellent fuel economy, and due to its four-stroke design, produces low exhaust emissions.

The FX140 is more than 80% cleaner than conventional two-stroke engines while saving consumers up to $1,000 or more annually on fuel and oil costs. In addition, the FX140 may be the quietest watercraft ever designed, reducing sound intensity levels by 70% at cruising speed and more than 85% at idle compared to one of the quietest two-stroke direct injection models available.

In addition to the purchase, the NYS DEC commended Yamaha for introducing four-stroke technology in the watercraft industry. According to NYS DEC Commissioner Erin Crotty, “This progressive approach to addressing the concerns of critics of such equipment is laudable, and other manufacturers should follow the direction set by Yamaha.”