Solar Canal Boats: A Sunny Way to Cruise on the Water
In Solar Canal Boats: A Sunny Way to Cruise on the Water, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explains how solar energy powers this boat that also functions as a floating house. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
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Q: What are some of the advantages of having a boat powered by the Sun?
A: It uses less gas. It helps the environment.
Q: What are some of the challenges of driving the solar canal boat?
A: It takes a long time for the boat to turn because it is so long. Drivers must drive on the right side of the canal, unlike driving on the roads in Britain.
Q: What made the boat feel like a home?
A: It had a lot of space inside, including a living area, kitchen, and bedrooms.