Cargo ships are among the worst polluters. A new wind-powered concept could transform the industry.

Oceanbird is a wind-powered cargo ship concept, expected to cut emissions by 90%. The ship uses 80-meter-tall rigs instead of traditional sails and can cross the Atlantic Ocean in twelve days.

The concept is one of The Index Project nominees for Index Award 2021 â€" a prize for innovative design solutions that address genuine needs and hold the potential to improve life. Read more...

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