The basic idea isn’t too bad. Although I expect that the NHTSA will nix it because of the high pressure tank that would go boom if there were an accident.
Compressed air is one of the most inefficient ways to store and transmit energy. There is a great amount of energy lost through heat when compressing air. I’m sure this same car run on a 2-stoke engine would be more efficient.
Does this car come with a flower for the lapel that squirts water, large over sized shoes and a squeeze horn?
Actually, it is a very inefficient method. Compressed air is a horribly inefficient method of energy storage. Too much energy goes into heating of the air during compression. That energy is lost.
What a lie.
This car is COAL-POWERED, just like the Volt or any other electric car.
Compressed air is only used as an energy-storage mechanism.
Count on the media to get it wrong and support the green propaganda every time.
The basic idea isn’t too bad. Although I expect that the NHTSA will nix it because of the high pressure tank that would go boom if there were an accident.
Can you imagine what the tax on compressed air would be? Or the license to own a compressor?
Although I expect that the NHTSA will nix it because of the high pressure tank that would go boom if there were an accident.
Doubt it, they allow CNG and LPG tanks. Those not only go boom but tend to create a mushroom cloud when they go boom. One thing I like about this car is the range is reasonable, the fill time is quick and most service stations (not “gas stations”) already have compressed air systems with a hose outside to fill with.