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A cargo ship with 123-foot ‘WindWing’ sails has just departed on its maiden voyage (www.popsci.com)
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A cargo ship with 123-foot ‘WindWing’ sails has just departed on its maiden voyage::Retrofitted with 123-foot ‘WindWings,' 'Pyxis Ocean' is testing two giant sails on its six-week journey from China to Brazil.

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[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The real question is how much is the retrofitting vs the cost saved through the ship’s life.

[–] db2@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No it isn't. That's the late stage capitalism question. The real question is does the retrofitting offset enough nonrenewable energy usage, and I'd bet the wear and tear on a ship not designed to be powered that way will blow that savings out of the water.

[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That is the real question indeed. But most companies think late stage capitalism vs will they still have a planet to make money after their next quarter.