Wind powered vehicle breaks world record
The fixed-wing Greenwind has set a new world record for a wind-powered vehicle, 126.1 mph. Now they want to try it on ice, and go even faster.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
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Cargo ships with solar sails
Wind power helps propel the ships while solar panels in the sail generate electricity. This lowers costs and carbon emissions as well.
Huge kites generate 10 KW in test
That’s enough power for ten homes. Much larger tests are planned. The kites use the much faster moving wind higher up, and thus are more efficient. Plus they fall slowly if the wind stops. The always amazing Treehugger has more.…