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The Return of Sail Power: Cargo Ships Are Turning Back to the Wind

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  1. ectoloph · · focus · HN ↗
    Stena claim that their Flettner rotors (spinny sails) reduce fuel use by 9%.

    <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;stenaline.com&#x2F;media&#x2F;stories&#x2F;introducing-stena-connecta&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;stenaline.com&#x2F;media&#x2F;stories&#x2F;introducing-stena-connec...

    They are in commercial service already on the Irish Sea.

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