Comments on: US Navy plans Green Fleet

By: sam

sam — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:59:34 +0000

I wonder what the total cost was to save that 250 million over the lifespan on the vessel? over a billion? There is no doubt we can build vehicles for all applications that will save fuel, but what does it cost to do so? A number conveniently left out of the article.

By: john

john — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:47:23 +0000

wait, the nuclear fleet isn’t “green” enough for anyone? I’d think that a ship that doesn’t need refueling for fifteen years should be considered awesome by greenies

By: Jos Conil

Jos Conil — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:15:26 +0000

Wonder why they are not trying to use such green technologies for passenger cruises. Apart from turning green it seems that this is part of a strategy of the US armed forces to enhance its global presence.

By: L.Kassahun

L.Kassahun — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:19:57 +0000

That is very nice to get jet fuels from algae, bacteria etc. but I advise them just to concentrate on the energy that is found on the sea.

By: Andy R

Andy R — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:40:36 +0000

USS Makin Island’s propulsion is neither a world first nor unique. The same combination of gas turbines, diesel generators and electric motors has been used in British frigates for over twenty years.