PROPULSION

Google applies for wind-assisted propulsion patent

A patent filed recently by Google proposes harnessing the company’s Makani energy kite to ships in order to provide propulsion power for vessels.

Google's kite propulsion would provide pulling force, generate electricity and potentially power the creation of clean fuel onboard

A patent filed recently by Google proposes harnessing the company’s Makani energy kite to ships in order to provide propulsion power for vessels.

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