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Around the World in a Solar Plane

Posted by michael on from the stormy-weather dept.

Coati writes "Bertrand Piccard, the guy that flew around the world in a balloon, wants to do it again, this time in a solar plane."

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  1. Re:eco friendly? by jilles · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It's a proof of concept. If it succeeds, evolved versions of the technology could very well end up saving money/energy.

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    Jilles
  2. I doubt the cleverness of this! by AmoebafromSweden · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What is he going to do if the sun go out?

    Boy he'll look dumb then.