CleanTechnica Exclusive: Investigation Reveals Sophisticated Propulsion System Behind Christmas Eve Deliveries - CleanTechnica

The article, presented as a CleanTechnica exclusive, is primarily a satire that humorously explores a fictional, highly advanced propulsion system behind Santa Claus’s Christmas Eve deliveries. It reveals a fabricated narrative where Santa’s operation is powered by a sophisticated biogas-to-propulsion system rather than fossil fuels, highlighting a genetically modified reindeer herd producing methane through enhanced digestion processes. This methane is harvested and liquefied into LNG, providing a highly efficient, closed-loop fuel source that purportedly exceeds commercial biogas yields by twelve times. The article also notes the North Pole International Toy Factory’s reliance on geothermal and disguised solar energy, contrasting with the U.S. government’s lack of awareness due to bureaucratic changes. Central to the satire is the acronym SLEIGH, standing for Strategic Logistics Express for Intercontinental Gift Handling, described as a vehicle capable of operating from ground level to stratospheric altitudes using a linear aerospike engine. This engine maintains near-optimal efficiency across varying altitudes,