Earthrace is an ecoboat that is aiming to break the round-the-world speed record powered exclusively by biofuel. The boat will set off in March 2008 from Valencia, Spain, with the aim of promoting awareness of the environment and the sustainable use of resources.
The top speed of Earthrace is around 40 knots (74 km/h). During the race, the boat will attempt to do 20-25 knots continutally for 65 days. The challenge is to keep the boat running smoothly and efficiently for a sustained period.
.: via GuardianUnlimited
