Very cool: superconductors made simple

High-temperature superconductor (HTS) tapes.  Photo: Theva

Superconductors haven’t often been mentioned in relation to shipping. However, not only could the technology cut the space requirement for both onboard grid and motors, some alternative-fuel vessels might even give it a leg up, writes Stevie Knight.

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