Pyxis Ocean's WindWings Trial by Cargill: Cutting 11 Tons of CO2 Emissions Daily

Sunita Somvanshi Sunita Somvanshi

Pyxis Ocean's WindWings trial by Cargill slashes 11 tons of CO2 emissions daily.

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The world's first wind-powered cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, saves 3 tons of fuel each day.

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BAR Technologies' WindWings reduce fuel use by 30%, with Cargill leading the charge.

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During its six-month trial, Pyxis Ocean navigated the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans.

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Navigating Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope, Pyxis Ocean faced extreme weather head-on.

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WindWings stand 37.5 meters high, automatically adjusting to wind changes for optimal efficiency.

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Controlled via touchscreen, these innovative sails transform maritime fuel efficiency.

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Future vessels could see even greater savings with three WindWings, potentially cutting fuel use by half.

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Financed by the EU's Horizon 2020, the WindWings on Pyxis Ocean demonstrate significant environmental benefits.

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