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The Earthrace: Racing Around the World for a Better Planet
CMD
Powers Earthrace with Twin QSC8.3-540 Engines
Earthrace
is a bid to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe
in a powerboat, while using only renewable fuels. The program includes
an 18-month tour calling at 60 of the worlds greatest cities, promoting
fuels similar to biodiesel, and raising awareness about the sustainable
use of resources.
Not only does the vessel use environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel,
but it has been specifically designed to perform at top speeds in
the world's toughest ocean conditions, and at times will even submarine
right through ocean waves.
World's
First Alternative-Fuel Power Boat Arrives in the U.S.
North American Port Tour Schedule
Earthrace Timetable
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January 2005 - February 2006: Construction
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February 9th 2006: Boat Launched
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February 15th 2006: Official Launch Function
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February - April 2006: New Zealand Promotional Tour
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May 2006: Cross the Pacific Ocean
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June - September: North American Port Tour
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October 2006: Cross the Atlantic Ocean
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November 2006 - Feb. 2007: Europe / Middle East Tour
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March - April 2007: Record Attempt
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June - September 2007: European Port Tour
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October - December 2007: Asia Port Tour
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January - February 2008: Australia Port Tour
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March 2008: Return to New Zealand
Boat Specifications
- Hull: Wavepiercing Trimaran
- Length: 24m (78ft)
- Beam: 7m (23ft)
- Draft: 1.3m (4ft)
- Range: 3000nm (6000km)
- Maximum speed: 45 knots (90 km/h)*
- Fuel: B100 Biodiesel (100%)
- Fuel Capacity: 10,000 litres (2500 gallons)
- Displacement: 10 ton
- Construction: Carbon, Kevlar composites
- Crew: 4
- Beds: 8
- Engines: Twin CMD QSC8.3-540 hp
- Gearboxes: ZF 305A (single speed)
- Air intakes: top of wings to remain above waves while piercing
- Windscreen: 17 mm laminated toughened glass
*depends on fuel load.
For further information about Earthrace, please visit www.earthrace.net, or contact Ted Varner (CMD Communications Manager) at 843-745-1586 or ted.varner@cummins.com.
Earthrace
ground crew: John Allen (213-793-6295)
