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The Microtransat Challenge: a transatlantic race of fully autonomous sailing boats

So far on AutoblogGreen, we have brought you stories on boats which use only alternative forms of energy, like solar or wind, or both. Those boats are energy autonomous; we have brought you cars which are energy autonomous too. We have even brought you cars which need no drivers. But, as far as I know, this is the first time we've brought them all together to bring you energy autonomous boats which need no drivers. So, here they are. These boats are part of the Microtransat Challenge, a transatlantic race of fully autonomous sailing boats ... Read more →

Miss Statue of Liberty green ferry to debut in 2008 Jeremy Korzeniewski

Take a look above at the picture of the new green ferry, the Miss Statue of Liberty, which will be ferrying up to 600 passengers at a time to view the Statue of Liberty in New York. The statue, of ...

If smaller cars are a good thing, why not smaller boats too? Jeremy Korzeniewski

Just yesterday, we ran a post indicating that some people in the United States of America would like to see some better small cars on our side of the pond. Despite what many believe, not all Americans ...

Heard of regenerative braking? How about regenerative sailing? Mike Magda

We've showcased marine technology concepts that involve solar, wind and electric power. But here's a production boat with twin electric motors, and the company says it will make the powertrain ...

The Microtransat Challenge: a transatlantic race of fully autonomous sailing boats 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

So far on AutoblogGreen, we have brought you stories on boats which use only alternative forms of energy, like solar or wind, or both. Those boats are energy autonomous; we have brought you cars which are energy autonomous too. We have even brought you cars which need no drivers. But, as far as I ...

Miss Statue of Liberty green ferry to debut in 2008 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Take a look above at the picture of the new green ferry, the Miss Statue of Liberty, which will be ferrying up to 600 passengers at a time to view the Statue of Liberty in New York. The statue, of course, reminds people of freedom, and being free of petroleum is what this ferry is all about. An ...

If smaller cars are a good thing, why not smaller boats too? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Just yesterday, we ran a post indicating that some people in the United States of America would like to see some better small cars on our side of the pond. Despite what many believe, not all Americans believe that bigger is always better. I know that trucks and SUVs have been all the rage for the ...

Heard of regenerative braking? How about regenerative sailing? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

We've showcased marine technology concepts that involve solar, wind and electric power. But here's a production boat with twin electric motors, and the company says it will make the powertrain optional on other models. The Lagoon 440 is a fully appointed French catamaran sailboat with a ...


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