Eco-Friendly Cargo Ship Launches

Yesterday the first cargo ship to use a massive kite/sail for part of its power left port from Germany on a voyage to Venezuela. SkySails, the company behind the kites, says that using the 160-square-meter kite can reduce up to 35% of the fuel consumption of the boats, depending on wind conditions. This first kite ship is being used to prove that the technology works to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

The kite is controlled by a computer and can pull the ship along regardless of wind direction and, unlike the old-style mast and sails, doesn't get in the way of loading and unloading cargo.

SkySails does admit that their product is not ready for widespread commercial use, but will slowly be introduced into the markets.

Rav 4

I'm trying to get a new (used) car to replace my truck which is wayyy too bad on gas, especially since I hear that gas will reach $1.50 this summer. My first choice is a RAV4, which is basically the best bigger car for fuel economy out there minus hybrids. I've been searching for a while and found the exact car I want, but its in North Bay. Its a 97 RAV4, standard tranny, cause I miss having to shift. Here's a photo:



I have people checking this car out to see if its possible to get. I'll post my own photos if I ever get one!

The Web: 2008

Here is a great article forecasting one author's prediction of whats going to be happening this next year on the web.

http://www.sitepoint.com/article/future-of-the-web-2008