Zero emisson vehicle from tata

[shrivatsa]

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/01/tata-motors-air-car/


Developed by Moteur Developpement International, the Compressed Air Engine might just be best thing to have happened to the motor engine in years. And now, one of the first commercial applications for the zero-emission engine, the Air Car, will be starting production relatively soon, thanks to India’s TATA Motors. There’s fuel, there’s renewable fuel, and then there’s uber-renewable fuel- and a car that runs off of air is sure to fall into the third category. Here’s hoping we see these on streets all over the world sooner than later!


tata motors, car, air-power, wind, power, compressor, zero emissions

The engine works by using compressed air instead of gasoline for fuel. It has a maximum speed of about 100km/h and a range of around 200-300 km per fuel charge, making it ideal for use within the city. Two types of engines are being proposed for the models, a single energy engine which works simply by using compressed air, and a dual energy engine, which works by combining compressed air for short trips and gasoline for longer trips.

In order to recharge the car, one can plug it into the mains system so that the internal pump can refill the compressed air tank, or by going to a purpose-built air-station. The Minicat and the Citycat are two of models being proposed for manufacturing with plans to expand towards pick-up trucks and even minivans. Via Ecogeek

 

[nitesh]

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/01/tata-motors-air-car/


Developed by Moteur Developpement International, the Compressed Air Engine might just be best thing to have happened to the motor engine in years. And now, one of the first commercial applications for the zero-emission engine, the Air Car, will be starting production relatively soon, thanks to India’s TATA Motors. There’s fuel, there’s renewable fuel, and then there’s uber-renewable fuel- and a car that runs off of air is sure to fall into the third category. Here’s hoping we see these on streets all over the world sooner than later!


tata motors, car, air-power, wind, power, compressor, zero emissions

The engine works by using compressed air instead of gasoline for fuel. It has a maximum speed of about 100km/h and a range of around 200-300 km per fuel charge, making it ideal for use within the city. Two types of engines are being proposed for the models, a single energy engine which works simply by using compressed air, and a dual energy engine, which works by combining compressed air for short trips and gasoline for longer trips.

In order to recharge the car, one can plug it into the mains system so that the internal pump can refill the compressed air tank, or by going to a purpose-built air-station. The Minicat and the Citycat are two of models being proposed for manufacturing with plans to expand towards pick-up trucks and even minivans. Via Ecogeek

hey thats a good development, any idea about vehicle cost?

 

[Ravsta12]

This thing will cost around 5000 dollars. Its expensive but u will recover the cost incredibly quickly cuz it costs practically nothing to run it. U need like 1 litre of oil to lubricate ur engine for a life time and it costs around 1.5 euros to fill up ur tank with the compressed air, which gives around 200-300 km as mentioned. the environmental cost, though may not seem obvious is however present cuz the thing uses electricity to compress air and the electricity comes from ur station that prob uses coal to produce it. the car will basically shift the pollution rather than stop it in most places. if ur talking about india, this is prob whats gonna happen but it depends on the place. In a place like belgium where 75% of their electricity comes from nuclear energy, this will be a great pollution reducer. BUT ofcourse there is absolutely no doubt that this is a step in the right direction for india. i personally think this is gonna be a revolution. it is about to take over the news folks (ASA it is marketed) i really cant wait to see this on the street.

 

[Energon]

This thing will cost around 5000 dollars. Its expensive but u will recover the cost incredibly quickly cuz it costs practically nothing to run it. U need like 1 litre of oil to lubricate ur engine for a life time and it costs around 1.5 euros to fill up ur tank with the compressed air, which gives around 200-300 km as mentioned. the environmental cost, though may not seem obvious is however present cuz the thing uses electricity to compress air and the electricity comes from ur station that prob uses coal to produce it. the car will basically shift the pollution rather than stop it in most places. if ur talking about india, this is prob whats gonna happen but it depends on the place. In a place like belgium where 75% of their electricity comes from nuclear energy, this will be a great pollution reducer. BUT ofcourse there is absolutely no doubt that this is a step in the right direction for india. i personally think this is gonna be a revolution. it is about to take over the news folks (ASA it is marketed) i really cant wait to see this on the street.

This is true; however now that the UPA has managed to survive the LBW appeal (so to speak) maybe we'll see a greater contribution of nuclear energy in India. In general, energy starved nations like India need to aggressively pursue alternative forms of energy anyways.

 

[Ravsta12]

im so confused about the nuclear deal. who's right and who's wrong???? every1s like commies are bad but r we gonna become a bi_tch or something?