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Demand for gas down 7% as wind energy increases::undefined

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[–] WereCat@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago

Demand for sails 20% up

[–] ShellMonkey@lemmy.socdojo.com 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It only works when you drive the same direction as the wind is going though.

[–] abhibeckert@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

Not at all. In fact wind powered cars are able to drive faster than the wind speed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCsgoLc_fzI

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[–] TopCoffee@programming.dev 1 points 9 months ago

I knew exactly whose video that would be before I clicked it. Great videos (there is more than one on this subject) and a great channel in general.

[–] doggle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 months ago

I wrote out my turn signal stalk tacking across lanes driving up a headwind the other day. 0/10.

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Based on last night’s dinner though, it appears gas production is way up. Wind seems to be breaking.

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[–] psud@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I eat very low carb and get no gas