Michelin solution could bring inflatable sails to oil tankers

Called Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO), the project is a collaborative venture between Michelin Research & Development and two Swiss inventors of the concept. It uses an inflatable sail and telescopic mast to harness the wind, boosting a ship’s fuel efficiency by up to 20%.

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by Bengt Halvorson, Green Car Reports

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