pure boat
The Swedish-Norwegian Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics envisions what a car carrier could possibly look like in 2025. Named after one of the world’s most endangered dolphin species, the E/S Orcelle is a concept for a new type of car carrier, able to transport 10.000 cars, self-generating its power from wind, solar and wave energy and using hydrogen-powered fuel cells, all on a zero-emissions basis (air or water). No more oil, no more water ballast …
Sustainability driven to the max would also require to assess the level of sustainability of the ‘product lifecycle’ in terms of usage of resources including energy, waste generation, social aspects etc. Furthermore, in line with McDonough & Braungart one could ask oneself: instead of ‘merely’ maintaining zero-emissions, which positive environmental effect could a ship generate? E.g. filter air, water, …
Let us hope the ship building industry will have a better track record in turning astonishing concepts into reality than the car industry.
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