Soundings executive editor Chris Landry has written several stories about the diesel/electric hybrid boats from Greenline Hybrid Yachts, a company based in Slovenia that has a growing presence in the States.

The Greenline 40 is a modern integration of solar, shore power, diesel, electric, generator and lithium-polymer battery technology.

On Sunday, he piloted one of the cruisers for the first time.

Click here for his full report with video.