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Sky sails

Some Christmas technology news - return to wind power for moving ships. Introducing sky sail, which is actually a kite:

Sky sails

Not as beautiful as classic ships, but nevertheless elegant. Fully automated. Can save 30-50% fuel. They could add some solar power covering, for the kite to be truly 21st century.

The product is going commercial in 2008.


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