Here are a few links to an interesting project.
http://www.earthrace.net/view.asp
http://www.nzine.co.nz/features/earthrace.html
http://www.cmdmarine.com/earthracese...nesponsor.html
New Zealand-based biofuel powerboat project 'Earthrace' will attempt to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat using only renewable fuels. The project is partly sponsored by Biodiesel Oils NZ Ltd
The boat is to be fuelled with 100% biodiesel and will attempt to set the world record for circumnavigating the globe.
The boat is powered by two Cummins Mercruiser diesel engines.
The current 75-day record is held by British boat Cable and Wireless in 1998, Earthrace aims to complete the race in less than 65 days. It is also the first time in history an official UIM Powerboat record will be attempted using renewable fuel.
It's a pity that Sunferries didn't select the Cummins engines for their Magnetic Island ferries, they seem to be more biodiesel friendly than Caterpillar. See thread here:
http://www.biofuelsforum.com/showthread.php?t=190
http://www.earthrace.net/view.asp
http://www.nzine.co.nz/features/earthrace.html
http://www.cmdmarine.com/earthracese...nesponsor.html
New Zealand-based biofuel powerboat project 'Earthrace' will attempt to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat using only renewable fuels. The project is partly sponsored by Biodiesel Oils NZ Ltd
The boat is to be fuelled with 100% biodiesel and will attempt to set the world record for circumnavigating the globe.
The boat is powered by two Cummins Mercruiser diesel engines.
The current 75-day record is held by British boat Cable and Wireless in 1998, Earthrace aims to complete the race in less than 65 days. It is also the first time in history an official UIM Powerboat record will be attempted using renewable fuel.
It's a pity that Sunferries didn't select the Cummins engines for their Magnetic Island ferries, they seem to be more biodiesel friendly than Caterpillar. See thread here:
http://www.biofuelsforum.com/showthread.php?t=190
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