New Delhi (India), 03.08.2008 - India's largest car maker Tata plans in conjunction with the Motor Development International (MDI) from France this year to build a car driven by air pressure in series in India and Europe. First, to 6,000 cars in India demonstrate the practicality.
aeronautical engineer Guy Nègre, which developed in the past Formula 1 engines, developed the concept of AirCare. A bonded aluminum chassis with a body made of fiberglass and foam composite sandwich panel. to be offered by the Onecat as a three-and six-seater, the purchase price will be enough, according to announcement 3500-5300 €. From September 2008 to begin mass production in France, then the series begins production in Spain and India. In the U.S., Onecat of ZPM is built under license and can cost $ 15,000.
Model "OneCat" is equipped with 15 to 22 kilowatts and powerful engines to achieve a top speed 90-110 km. The range is specified with about a hundred kilometers. The plan is a hybrid model with a liquid fuel engine, which is to consume 1.5 liters of fuel and increases the range to the announced 800 km. The refueling takes a special device for about three minutes, but such devices are still being built. With the built-in compressor that can operate on a 230 volt connection, eg in the garage at home takes a tank test three to six hours. not
The criticism of Larry Rineke, an analyst with the consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, compressed air contains enough energy left to meet Nègre. He considers the concept for testing. And Ulf Bossel, organizer of the "European Fuel Cell Forum", finds the idea to be feasible. By using solar or wind energy can also improve the energy balance yet. Also, a recovery of the heat can contribute to better energy efficiency, says Bossel. Wikinews
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