Ahoy There Hybrids - "Hybrid" Boats on the Horizon

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by M8s, Sep 7, 2009.

  1. M8s

    M8s Retired and Lovin' It

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    I'm not sure I'd call it "hybrid" technology but it seems to be an exciting new development in boating.

    Check it out in a little more depth at EarthTalk Q&A: hybrid cars, hunting - ENVIRONMENT FEATURES- msnbc.com
     
    #1 M8s, Sep 7, 2009
  2. PriusLewis

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    Great idea. 5 MPH cruising speed is a bit of a problem, since wave action can exceed the speed of the vessel, making it difficult to maintain forward progress. It looks nice, though. It can be seen at:

    Endeavour Green
     
    #2 PriusLewis, Sep 7, 2009
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    I like the Popular Mechanics idea of putting wind sails onto current-day cargo and container ships. The current-day ships will still be fueled by diesel, but the wind sails will help reduce the amount of fuel (which could be significant annually for the entire globe).
     
    #3 Rybold, Sep 9, 2009
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