A Modern Magellan Demonstrates Power of the Sun
Sunday, Sep. 23rd 2012 9:17 AM
The Swiss-born adventurer Raphaël Domjan finished an around-the-world trip in a boat fueled by solar energy to show the potential capabilities of alternative power sources.
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