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Compressed Air Technology (CAT)
Cars that run on the power of compressed air.
Overview
 The
Air Car - The concept of running a vehicle on compressed air has
been around for a while in various forms. It's potential as a clean
energy technology is to enable one to tank up between spigots. (H2O Power;
Feb. 28, 2005) (link)
(theaircar.com)
Companies
Engineair
- Engineairs
Ultra-Efficient Rotary Compressed-Air Motor - Elegant
minimalist design eliminates most of the working parts traditionally
associated with internal combustion engine; offers close to 100%
energy efficiency for a variety of transport and stationary
applications. (PESN; May 11, 2006)
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- World's
First Air-Powered Car by Next Summer - Indias largest
automaker is set to produce
6000 zero-emissions Air
Cars, which use compressed air to push its engines pistons, by
August of 2008. The $12,700 CityCAT can hit 68 mph, has a range of 125
miles, and can be refuelled in a few minutes with custom air
compressors at a cost of around $2. (Popular Mechanics; June
2007)
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Korea's PHEV Pneumatic Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Car
Powered by Compressed Air - Pneumatic-Hybrid Electric Vehicle,
by Energine, uses a two-stroke compressed air engine for start,
acceleration, and uphill climbs. The car switches to an electric motor
when its speed reaches 20-25 km/h (12-15 mi/h). (Slashdot,
Korea; April 4, 2005) (site)
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French Team
- Test-driving
the air-powered car - Here's a
new car that floats on air - compressed air that is. It costs pennies
to drive and produces minimal emissions. Feature on French team. (Discovery.ca;
April 1, 2005)
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- French
Car Runs on Compressed Air (link dead) - Tank refills from a
four hour charge from electrical outlet. Range, 50 miles at 70
mph. The approximate $2.50 recharge is competitive with going
fuel rates. (AP; Oct. 11, 2004)
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See also
Index created by Sterling
D. Allan, April 4, 2005
Last updated May 29, 2007
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