First solar powered cargo ship Event

In Japan ist das erste von Solarzellen teilangetriebene Frachtschiff der Welt, die Auriga Leader, in See gestochen. Der Frachter soll Autos von Japan aus zu den Exportmärkten liefern.

The world's first cargo ship, the Auriga Leader, partly propelled by solar power took to the seas in Japan, aiming to cut fuel costs and carbon emissions when automakers ship off their exports.