Can a city support itself by building zeppelins?
AUG 06, 2008
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.022543
New York Times : Thanks to their low fuel consumption, airships are enjoying renewed attention as an alternative in an era of high fuel prices. But while zeppelins inspire enormous loyalty among those who work on them and a sense of wonder among all who watch them soar, the financial returns have barely gotten off the ground. The New York Times’ Nicholas Kulish visits Friedrichshafen, Germany whose zeppelin foundation builds airships and supports the local city.
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