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Could This Be The future?

Jeff Gilder
@jeff-gilder
13 years ago
1,783 posts

Very interesting
What is this?
Will it be the next big thing?
Tata Motors of India thinks so.
What will the Oil Companies do to stop it? Description: cid:22C7326844794E77AE8336F2EE55CC85@your447023ae6b It is an auto engine that runs on air. That's right; air not gas or diesel or electric but just the air around us. Take a look.

Description: cid:E8E805503DB9487C92C576734DCFCE77@your447023ae6b
Tata Motors of India has scheduled the Air Car to hit Indian streets by August 2012
Description: cid:9C388B5EED5E42ED939E8E7DB66A0D71@your447023ae6b
The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N. For Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons and make the car go.
The Air Car, called the "Mini CAT" could cost around 365,757 rupees in India or $8,177 US.
The Mini CAT which is a simple, light urban car, with a tubular chassis, a body of fiberglass that is glued not welded and powered by compressed air. A Microprocessor is used to control all electrical functions of the car. One tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, turn signals and every other electrical device on the car. Which are not many.
The temperature of the clean air expelled by the exhaust pipe is between 0-15 degrees below zero, which makes it suitable for use by the internal air conditioning system with no need for gases or loss of power.
There are no keys, just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket. According to the designers, it costs less than 50 rupees per 100 KM , that's about a tenth the cost of a car running on gas. It's mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car, a factor which makes it a perfect choice for city motorists. The car has a top speed of 105 KM per hour or 60 mph and would have a range of around 300 km or 185 miles between refuels. Refilling the car will take place at adapted gas stations with special air compressors. A fill up will only take two to three minutes and costs approximately 100 rupees and the car will be ready to go another 300 kilometers.
This car can also be filled at home with it's on board compressor. It will take 3-4 hours to refill the tank, but it can be done while you sleep.
Because there is no combustion engine, changing the 1 liter of vegetable oil is only necessary every 50,000 KM or 30,000 miles. Due to its simplicity, there is very little maintenance to be done on this car.
This Air Car almost sounds too good to be true. We'll see in August. 2012



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updated by @jeff-gilder: 08/08/18 12:04:30AM
Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
13 years ago
3,119 posts

If it runs on hot air, I see a great future for D.W.




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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.
TMC Chase
@tmc-chase
13 years ago
4,073 posts

Too bad it doesn't run on manure. The behavior of the Busch brothers could provide an endless supply.




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Sandeep Banerjee
@sandeep-banerjee
13 years ago
360 posts

Wow, did not know about this at all. Does sound too good to be true so we'll have to wait and see. Wonder what kind of sound it will make.

Sandeep Banerjee
@sandeep-banerjee
13 years ago
360 posts

Ah but there is such a solution in the works just for the Busch bros.

http://www.kongtechnology.com/2011/10/18/poop-powered-motorcycle-to...

Jeff Gilder
@jeff-gilder
13 years ago
1,783 posts

Now that's clever. We could certainly fuel the D.C. streets with this one, BB.




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TMC Chase
@tmc-chase
13 years ago
4,073 posts

Somewhere in my mother's attic are all the Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars I collected as a kid. Included in the collection is this car. Amazing how far-viewing those designers were!




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Cody Dinsmore
@cody-dinsmore
13 years ago
589 posts

Obama Motors! Yeah! this is great for the future of our lives, economy, and especially taking the fun out of sitting in the garage breathing gas fumes! haha

Jim Wilmore
@jim-wilmore
13 years ago
488 posts

Might make for a new modified series, chop the fenders, add a plastic conduit role cage, put in a swing set seat, add some old curtain rods for nerf bars and bumpers and LET"S GO RACING BOYS AND GIRLS!