Friday, July 31st, 2009
image: Solar Sailor Holdings
I have to say that usually when I hear about a
solar-powered boat I'm a bit skeptical --
often the solar power is just used for lighting or other equipment and not propulsion -- but not so with Kong Kong's four new solar-powered ferries. Solar power will supply three-quarters of their power, with liquid petroleum gas supplying the remainder.
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Tags: boats, Cars & Transportation, China, Ferries, hong kong, Image, Kong Kong, Lighting, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Pid, Power Supply, Propulsion, Remainder, renewable energy, Sid, solar power, Solar Sailor, Three Quarters
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