neat technology. Car runs on an air compressor

[eclipse1966]

Tata Motors Mini CAT Air Car to debut in 2012 | Car Advice

 

[teeroy]

cool. like the kid's Air Hogs....except with two 340 litre carbon fibre air tanks filled to 4350psi.

 

[JaySimon]

The sullivan mine in Kimberley, when it was running, was all run on compressed air. A train took people in and all tools/machines inside were air powered. Cool stuff

 

[Snowdin]

What a crock. Here is what this world needs but can't seem to accept :

 

[eclipse1966]

What a crock. Here is what this world needs but can't seem to accept :

I watched all 5 youtube videos. Pretty cool technology and simple to boot. Traditional Big oil/business will definitely resist this and could turn the automotive/aviation industry upside down if they can go to full production.

 

[teeroy]

What a crock. Here is what this world needs but can't seem to accept :

I saw that about a year ago, they cannot put it in an enclosed space because of heat issues.

 

[buck50]

I saw that about a year ago, they cannot put it in an enclosed space because of heat issues.

yet..........................

 

[Riverjet]

Tata Motors Mini CAT Air Car to debut in 2012 | Car Advice

If they had an onboard air compressor capable of 4350 PSI at what ever the required CFM would be to keep the thing running I would be impressed.

 

[Med1ogre]

I saw that about a year ago, they cannot put it in an enclosed space because of heat issues.

I don't understand the heat issue. If this motor is as efficient as claimed( I watched all 5 vids too) there would be less heat emitted through radiation, no?
Disclaimer: I am easily confused and at anytime may say or do dumb chit!

 

[Polarblu]

it only hold together at 150 psi of air!!! Look at it it, now way it can handle thousands of psi during the power stroke. He even says it didnt hold together. Titanium? dunno cool design but usless. snake oil sales man!!