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Wind-Powered Racing Boats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Mercedes-Benz WIND Power is Powered by Renewable Energy

— June 1, 2016 — Autos
Racing boats are usually either powered by human energy or wind, but the Mercedes-Benz WIND Power looks to help make the latter form more capable than ever.

Instead of using wind to blow sails, the Mercedes-Benz WIND Power harnesses wind power in order to power the internal engines and allow the boat to glide across the water.

Looking like a supercar, the conceptual Mercedes-Benz WIND Power is the design work of Slavomir Ozanik and shows what's possible without having to rely on fossil fuel for energy. The concept is aerodynamically designed and sits low on the water to help make gaining speed more streamlined of an experience. It helps to set new standard for what's possible when it comes to the design of racing boats.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy-powered Boats - The Mercedes-Benz WIND Power demonstrates the potential for renewable energy to power racing boats, disrupting the industry's reliance on fossil fuels.
2. Aerodynamic Design - The WIND Power's aerodynamic design showcases the potential for streamlined speed and performance in racing boats, opening up opportunities for innovation in boat design.
3. Alternative Propulsion Systems - By harnessing wind power to directly propel the boat's engines, the WIND Power challenges the traditional use of sails in racing boats, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in propulsion systems for boats.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The development of wind-powered racing boats presents new possibilities for renewable energy applications in the boating industry.
2. Boat Design - The WIND Power's sleek and low design introduces new standards for aerodynamic boat design that can be applied to other racing boats and potentially transform the industry.
3. Propulsion Systems - The use of wind power as a direct and efficient propulsion system in the WIND Power opens up avenues for advancements in alternative propulsion systems in the boating industry.
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