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Future cargo ships helped by Aeolus?


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Interesting article on cargo ships powered by huge kits...

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/28/science/earth/cargo-ship-designers-turn-to-wind-to-cut-cost-and-emissions.html?_r=0

 

The company says that depending on wind conditions, fuel consumption can be reduced 10 to 35 percent. SkySails has installed its giant kites on six ships, and Cargill, the world’s largest charterer of dry bulk carriers, has announced plans to install the latest SkySails technology this year on its ship the Aghia Maina.

 

This plus conversion to natural gas could help lower GHG and costs significantly. 

 

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