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Airline efficiency could cut emissions by 50–75 per cent
Operating only the most fuel-efficient aircraft, removing premium-class seating to carry more passengers, and raising passenger loads could reduce global aviation emissions by 50-75 per cent.
Argo Engineering Solutions Ltd - DynaProa Windsail New Concept For Zero Emission Sail Powered Transport
The push to decarbonise shipping is a difficult problem and current proposals to add wind propulsion to existing tankers and containerships can only solve a proportion of the problem – the industry will need to go further. At Argo Engineering we are constantly looking for innovative solutions to these kind of problems.
As a thought experiment Argo have undertaken a preliminary internal design study on a ‘DynaProa’. Using our knowledge of modern square-rigs and multihulls we have brought two old concepts together and pulled them into the 21st century. The Pacific proa is fast, efficient and light with a symmetrical fore-aft. This fore-aft symmetry is also evident in the Dynarig concept.
With prevailing winds blowing directly across the Dover–Calais shipping route and mean windspeeds over 15.5 knots for more than 50% of the time, sail power (and relatively short journey times) are ideal for zero-emissions sail powered passenger transport.
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Cyber action plan aims to bolster resilience of public services
Backed by over £210 million, a new UK Government Cyber Action Plan published today sets out how government will rise to meet the growing range of online threats
Babcock boosts graduate and apprentice recruitment with record intake
Babcock has announced a record intake of early-career talent for 2025, recruiting 500 apprentices and 250 graduates across its UK operations.