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aviation1 year ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Speed Secrets of the Concorde

The Concorde was a supersonic passenger jet that flew from 1976 to 2003, capable of reaching speeds over twice the speed of sound, with a record flight time between New York and London of under three hours. Its speed was achieved through a combination of a sleek, aerodynamic design, delta wings, and powerful turbojet engines with afterburners. However, the high fuel consumption and associated costs, along with incidents like the Air France Flight 4590 crash, led to its commercial downfall.

via Livescience.com|

#aerodynamics #aviation #concorde

environment1 year ago•0 min saved

Red Sea Shipping Crisis: Urgent Emissions Concerns and Security Warnings

Ships diverted from the Red Sea are pumping out more emissions as they speed up to make up for lost time, contributing to increased fuel consumption and environmental impact.

via Financial Times|

#emissions #environment #environmental-impact

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

EPA Reports: EVs and Hybrids Impact US Fuel Consumption, Automakers Struggle to Keep Up

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its Automotive Trends Report for model-year 2022 vehicles, revealing record-low carbon emissions and record-high fuel economy. The average real-world CO2 emissions for all new vehicles decreased by 10 g/mile to 337 g/mile, the lowest average ever measured, while real-world fuel economy increased by 0.6 mpg to 26 mpg, the largest year-on-year improvement in nine years. However, the report also highlights that larger and heavier vehicles, such as truck SUVs and pickup trucks, accounted for 63% of new vehicles produced in MY2022, which are subject to less stringent fuel economy standards.

via Ars Technica|

#carbon-emissions #environment #epa

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Harnessing the Power of Kites to Reduce Shipping Emissions

French company Airseas is developing the Seawing, a 1,000 square meter kite that will fly 300 meters above the water's surface, to help cargo ships reduce fuel consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. The kite will be automated and easy to use for crews, taking pressure off the ship's engines and reducing the need for fuel. Shipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the airline industry, making it a significant target for emission reduction efforts. Japanese shipping company "K" Line has already placed orders for the Seawing kite, and the European Union has invested over $2 million in funding.

via Gizmodo|

#cargo-ships #environment #fuel-consumption