Car that runs on air!

Crossposted at http://agonist.org/schecter/ The title says it. A non-polluting, inexpensive car. But not for sale here. That would upset Big Oil and BushCo.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• new
• auto
• eco-friendly
• air

[junkshopfilms]

"Too good to be true" = "technology exists already but is surpressed by oil companies"

[willcsaintenay]

what ever, mock up or not, it is about time someone showed the oil countries they can not blackmail us forever with the oil, so I say yippee, they will lose billions.

[22anaya22]

why isnt here yett? 3 years later wtf

[gimmespamnow]

This isn't new technology: Take any working steam locomotive, don't put fuel or water in it, just pump the boiler to full pressure with air, (there are many values to connect to, pick one.) Now, drive it down the tracks like normal. A late model mainline locomotive will have no trouble doing 20 miles with no modifications. If you want to get fancy you can take the fuel box out and put in a higher pressure boiler and you will have created a 1920 era mining locomotive.

[ErniesLament]

hi i'm the guy who took a science guy. you must be the other guy.

[gladitsnotme]

@henriko95 If that's what it's "all about", then there's no use in making them, since no one will buy. These things are supposed to replace current cars, to save the environment, etc. If engineers are just treating this as a play-toy project to kill time, they need to quit. Make a normal sized back window or GET OUT, I say.

[henriko95]

@gladitsnotme It is a prototype. They aren't know for being well looking. Look at the electric cars of before, and the electric cars of today. Huge difference.

It's all about exploring the tech, pushing the limit and look to the future.

[papillonfx]

@willcsaintenay you really think its the oil countries doing ther blackmailing??? Look harder!!!

[gladitsnotme]

I just wish they made these cars NORMAL LOOKING. I understand that they have to be lightweight, etc., but there's a line to be crossed. Those little boxy things aren't even safe on American roads. A strong storm blows through Florida and you're done for. You can't see out the back window, too many blind spots. Is there enough room for a car seat, or 2? Just pointing out the other reasons why these cars will never sell in the US.

[fizzguts]

@timemastro Tata have stated they WILL NOT be using the technology as it is "undeveloped" Yeah right. 6hp and a 5 mile range. They got suckered for their $200,000 And NO they never spent any more than that with the lying creeps at MDI

[timemastro]

@fizzguts yeah that is why its backed by tata with owns all British car companies etc etc...go check the stock for tata.. its worth more than your house and your opinion combined.

[cougarsstudios]

Is there a hybrid version?