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Old 08-04-2009, 08:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Something different - Solar powered blimp!



Yup, they lined the outside with light weight solar cells. Supposed cruising speed of 40 mph (seems fast for a blimp IMO). Sure sounds like a nice fun ride to me.

Solar Blimp to Fly from NYC to Paris, Rests on Land or Water : CleanTechnica

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