Global Shipping Emissions Fight Heats Up Amid US and EU Tensions
TL;DR
A century after its initial demonstration, Flettner rotor technology, which uses spinning towers to harness wind for propulsion, is gaining popularity in the maritime industry, with at least 35 ships now using the technology to reduce fuel costs and emissions, driven by modern needs for decarbonization and advancements in materials and AI.
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