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dracodraconis ([personal profile] dracodraconis) wrote2007-12-18 01:59 pm

Tech: Kite-powered ships

A German company plans to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of its ships using computer-controlled kites. The MV "Beluga SkySails" will be launched in January and will feature a 160-square metre kite that is expected to reduce fuel consumption by 20%.