Car Running on Compressed Air?

Zenphic · 23rd Nov 2008, 06:08 AM

I didn't even know these existed

Video: HowStuffWorks Videos "Discoveries: Compressed Air Car"

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Compressed air car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A compressed air car is an alternative fuel car that uses a motor powered by compressed air. The car can be powered solely by air, or combined (as in a hybrid electric vehicle) with gasoline/diesel/ethanol or electric plant and regenerative braking.

g0tanks · 23rd Nov 2008, 06:16 AM

Interesting, it surprises me that I haven't heard of this before

zy · 23rd Nov 2008, 07:38 AM

interesting. the only problem is compressed air doesnt store enough energy to run the car for long distance, althought it might be cheaper = have to refill more often.

another problem is... if there is a leak .. happy finding

lee_what2004 · 23rd Nov 2008, 12:56 PM

i keep thinking how far can it goes,
that can be fixed if somehow the car can "respirate"

Adrian Wong · 23rd Nov 2008, 02:35 PM

Not very practical IMHO. A better solution would be engines that run on vegetable oil.

If you ever run out of gas, heh.. just look for a restaurant nearby! Maybe MacDonalds will even offer to "refuel" your car with your fries.

lee_what2004 · 23rd Nov 2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Not very practical IMHO. A better solution would be engines that run on vegetable oil.

If you ever run out of gas, heh.. just look for a restaurant nearby! Maybe MacDonalds will even offer to "refuel" your car with your fries.

i had read one article about that years ago, couple of man travelling using oils they get from restaurant

Adrian Wong · 23rd Nov 2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lee_what2004

i had read one article about that years ago, couple of man travelling using oils they get from restaurant

Yup! It's definitely possible to run vegetable oil as diesel fuel.

Chai · 23rd Nov 2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Yup! It's definitely possible to run vegetable oil as diesel fuel.

No modification needed. But you need the 'modify' the vegetable oil though.

Adrian Wong · 24th Nov 2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chai

No modification needed. But you need the 'modify' the vegetable oil though.

Really? I thought you just need to filter it before filling up the tank?

If I'm not mistaken, the vegefuel must be hot enough before it's fed to the engine, so I think they have to start the van on regular diesel before switching.

Chai · 24th Nov 2008, 07:46 AM

Filter and need more additives.

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