Slate Technology S2E2: Second Wind
Jul 10, 2019
Explore the possibility of returning to wind-powered ships for environmental sustainability, discover the historical significance of sailing ships and the decline due to steamships, learn about the forgotten Flettner rotor and its potential revival to reduce carbon emissions, and discuss the challenges of implementing wind assistance in the shipping industry.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Shift from Sailing to Fossil Fuel-Powered Ships
04:41 • 2min
The Historical Significance of Sailing Ships and the Rise of Steamships
06:42 • 9min
The Forgotten Fledner Rotor and the Environmental Impact of Shipping
15:37 • 4min
Reviving an Idea from the Past: Flettner Rotors for Reduced Emissions
19:27 • 12min