Navy Goes Green, Unveils First Algae Fuel-Powered Vessel

The navy has finally decided to go green and keep the waters blue, turning to new eco-friendly equipment. The first of many more to follow suit, the navy has unveiled a green eco-friendly vessel powered by algae fuel. Nicknamed the Navy’s Corvette, this vessel uses some pretty awesome cutting-edge technology and the Navy hopes to create a Great Green Fleet of vessels powered by alternative energy within the next five years. The 49 foot long riverine vessel can accelerate to 40 knots and uses a 50-50 blend of algae-based fuel and diesel. Currently the Navy spends an astounding amount buying fuel, enough to power all of its vessels with about 80,000 barrels of oil a day.

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Safety Bus

With the sole aim to ensure safety for children traveling to their school, a Swedish team of product designers has designed a Safety Bus concept based on detailed interviews of bus drivers, observations of fire fighters and close study of accident such coaches and buses in various occasions.

While buying a personal vehicle, usually its safety features remain our top priority but the same does not apply for choosing a coach or bus for delivering schoolchildren. Comfort more than safety seems to draw the attention.

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