With automatic drive systems, ships use 40% less fuel

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bound4blue supplies automatic wind-assisted drive systems ('wingsails') that use renewable energy for all ship owners and operators who want to reduce their fuel costs and pollutant emissions and save up to 40% of fuel consumption. The shipping industry is a massive cause of environmental pollution and faces costly emission reduction regulations that present it with a double challenge: fuel consumption accounts for between 30 and 60% of a ship's operating costs, depending on fuel costs and ship type and size. In addition, shipping is a major contributor to global CO₂ emissions as well as nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulphur oxide (SOx) and particulate (PM10) emissions, which are really harmful to ecosystems and human life (acid rain, greenhouse effect, cardiovascular diseases, etc.).

Two complementary drive systems have been developed that are completely automatic and adjustable to adapt to any wind situation. They allow for fuel savings of up to 40%. One of them can be folded down onto the ship's deck. These systems are designed as additional drive for maritime transport and generate effective thrust from the available wind, an affordable and clean source of energy.