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Jan 25Kites…tugging tankers??
The world’s first commercial cargo ship partially powered by a giant kite is setting sail from Germany to Venezuela. The innovative designers of the MS Beluga Skysails state the computer-controlled kite, measuring 160sq m, could cut fuel consumption by as much as 20%.
They also hope the kite will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, as it tugs the ship. Fuel burnt by ships accounts for 4% of global CO2 emissions - twice as much as the aviation industry produces.
Lets hope this new sustainable invention takes off!
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