France’s Neopolia wins contract to build first wind-powered ro-ro vessels

Construction will commence on a wind-powered ro-ro vessel at the end of the year, with vehicle shipper Renault among the backers.
Following a call for tenders, sustainable shipping project Neoline announced yesterday the selection of Neopolia to build its first two vessels, with wind as the main propulsion.
Neoline president Michel Pery said: “Our team is fully dedicated, with Neopolia’s support and all our partners, to mobilise the necessary financing to realise …

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Renault drives into the future, sending cars across the Atlantic on sailing ships

French car manufacturer Renault will return to the age of sail to send finished vehicles across the Atlantic, inking a deal with a wind propulsion firm.
Renault has signed a three-year deal with French developer Neoline to construct two wind-powered ro-ro vessels to operate on a transatlantic route from 2020.
The 136-metre long Neoliner has a beam of 24.2 metres and a standard sailing speed of 11 knots. It has some 4,200sq metres …

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