The aim of the Wind Challenger Project is to substantially reduce fuel consumption by large merchant vessels. Under development by a group including members from the University of Tokyo, the idea is to utilize giant [...]
The University of Tokyo reveals next generation cargo ship concept with 50m high sails uses 30% less fuel
- April 25, 2012
- The University of Tokyo reveals next generation cargo ship concept with 50m high sails uses 30% less fuel
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