Car Powered by Compressed Air

gripperzipper writes "CNN reports that a Korean company created a small car powered by compressed air. ENERGINE created its PHEV, or Pneumatic-Hybrid Electric Vehicle, which 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 (32-40 mi/h). Although major auto manufacturers have invested heavily in gasoline hybrids, it will be interesting to see if a market will open for this type of vehicle." Update: 04/04 17:18 GMT by T : Reader Tapsu spotted the incongruity here, writing "Interesting post, but the speed conversion has gone wrong way: "20-25 km/h (32-40 mi/h)". ... Thus the correct speed range in miles would be something like 12-15 mi/h."

Comments

Let's get this out of the way.

[rhennigan]

Not in my backyard. Compressed air tanks can EXPLODE!

Re:Why not just come up with a gasoline substitute

[BluedemonX]

I'm a product of the Canadian/British educational systems and the American way of life.

In other words, I can read, write, spell and think critically. But I can also think for myself without being prey to a bunch of socialist dogma.