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[deleted] t1_jboljfe wrote

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Nonhinged t1_jbor4sk wrote

Trucks use something like 10 times more fuel to move the same amount of stuff the same distance. Ships are by far the most fuel efficient vehicle.

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wtfduud t1_jbt1gkn wrote

Trucks can be electrified.

Electric ships are a harder challenge.

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Nonhinged t1_jbt8oei wrote

Well, if half the electricity comes from gas or oil the ship is only 5 times better.

Ships could also use sails, kites or other types of wind power. Or maybe hydrogen, not everything have to be electrified.

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tanrgith t1_jboyzgx wrote

Shipping is not carbon intensive relative to other methods of transport

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[deleted] t1_jbp1vhi wrote

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Harflin t1_jbq4qg4 wrote

I don't think that's the explanation for why, but I'm no shipping expert

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