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[Eco] Air-Car!

  • From"Rick Castello" <rick@xxxxxxxx>
  • DateThu, 31 May 2007 16:37:52 -0700 (PDT)
Air-Car Ready for Mass Production

The world?s first commercial compressed air-powered vehicle is rolling
towards the production line. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One
engineer Guy Nègre, will be built by India?s largest automaker, Tata
Motors.

The Air Car uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons. It is
anticipated that approximately 6000 Air Cars will be cruising the streets
of India by 2008. If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust
pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. The CityCat model
will clock out at 68 mph with a driving range of 125 miles.

Refueling is simple and will only take a few minutes. That is, if you live
nearby a gas station with custom air compressor units. The cost of a fill
up is approximately $2.00. If a driver doesn't have access to a compressor
station, they will be able to plug into the electrical grid and use the
car's built-in compressor to refill the tank in about 4 hours.

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/659/

-Rick

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