Japan's first solar cargo ship
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TOKYO - THE world's first cargo ship partly propelled by solar power took to the seas on Friday in Japan, aiming to cut fuel costs and carbon emissions when automakers ship off their exports.
Auriga Leader, a freighter developed by shipping line Nippon Yusen K.K. and oil distributor Nippon Oil Corp, took off from a shipyard in the western city of Kobe, officials of the two firms said.
The huge freighter capable of carrying 6,400 automobiles is equipped with 328 solar panels at a cost of 150 million yen (S$2.4 million dollars), the officials said.
Auriga Leader, a freighter developed by shipping line Nippon Yusen K.K. and oil distributor Nippon Oil Corp, took off from a shipyard in the western city of Kobe, officials of the two firms said.
The huge freighter capable of carrying 6,400 automobiles is equipped with 328 solar panels at a cost of 150 million yen (S$2.4 million dollars), the officials said.
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thorstein
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Very interesting article, but it looks like the facts are out!
- 3 years ago
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thorstein
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krush_productions
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Nice job Japan, now drop the whaling...
- 3 years ago
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krush_productions
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DistantPlanet
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Now, see. Someones thinking! That's honestly an idea i would never have thought of. I can't imagine how much solar energy it would take to cover all the needs of the ship and propulsion, but you gotta start somewhere!
- 3 years ago
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DistantPlanet
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leb0wski
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How about an article about the huge kite that's pulling the ship in the picture (which doesn't have any visible solar panels on it btw).
- 3 years ago
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leb0wski
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pjacobs51
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leb0wski:
Cool, I didn't notice the kite, must be wind powered too!
- 3 years ago
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pjacobs51
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honusurf
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Lets see the Pirates try to steal that baby! At least Japan would probably blow them out of the water for trying!
- 3 years ago
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honusurf
