How This Propeller Will Change Our Transport

A groundbreaking innovation is set to revolutionize transportation, promising to make cargo ships faster, more fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly. Traditional boat noise is traced back to the propeller, but a new design called the toroid propeller is changing the game. Smaller boats have already adopted it, becoming faster and quieter. The toroid propeller, with its donut shape, reduces tip vortices, which cause noise and cavitation, while providing more power and speed. This design can cut fuel consumption by up to 20%. Remarkably, an intern using a 3D printer at a company conceived and prototyped this propeller. This innovation isn’t limited to boats; it’s also used in drones like the B160 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Toroid propellers enhance thrust and eliminate annoying drone noise. However, cost challenges hinder widespread adoption, especially in the maritime industry, where the upgrade is more expensive than traditional propellers. To truly transform transportation, further testing and cost reduction are necessary for broader market access and increased competition among manufacturers. This simple design holds great promise for a quieter, faster, and greener future in transportation. Join our YouTube channel by clicking here: Find us on Instagram: Find us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Find us on TikTok: Get the latest stories: Support IE for high-quality journalism: