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        I wonder if the oil companies will allow this to go into
        production!!!





                What is this?

                Will it be the next big thing?

                Tata Motors of India thinks so.

                What will the Oil Companies do to stop it?

                It is an auto engine that runs on air.  That's right;
                air not petrol or diesel or electric but just the air
                around us.  Take a look.




                Tata Motors of India has scheduled the Air Car to hit
                Indian streets by August 2012



                The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N.
                For Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air to push
                its engine's pistons and make the car go.

                The Air Car, called the "Mini CAT" could cost around
                365,757 rupees in India or $8,177 US.

                The Mini CAT which is a simple, light urban car, with a
                tubular chassis, a body of fiberglass that is glued not
                welded and powered by compressed air.  A Microprocessor
                is used to control all electrical functions of the car. 
                One tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the
                lights, turn signals and every other electrical device
                on the car.  Which are not many.

                The temperature of the clean air expelled by the exhaust
                pipe is between 0-15 degrees below zero, which makes it
                suitable for use by the internal air conditioning system
                with no need for gases or loss of power.

                There are no keys, just an access card which can be read
                by the car from your pocket.  According to the
                designers, it costs less than 50 rupees per 100 KM,
                that's about a tenth the cost of a car running on gas. 
                It's mileage is about double that of the most advanced
                electric car, a factor which makes it a perfect choice
                for city motorists.  The car has a top speed of 105 KM
                per hour or 60 mph and would have a range of around 300
                km or 185 miles between refuels.  Refilling the car will
                take place at adapted petrol stations with special air
                compressors.  A fill up will only take two to three
                minutes and costs approximately 100 rupees and the car
                will be ready to go another 300 kilometers.

                This car can also be filled at home with it's on board
                compressor.  It will take 3-4 hours to refill the tank,
                but it can be done while you sleep.

                Because there is no combustion engine, changing the 1
                litre of vegetable oil is only necessary every 50,000 KM
                or 30,000 miles.  Due to its simplicity, there is very
                little maintenance to be done on this car.

                This Air Car almost sounds too good to be true.  We'll
                see in August. 2012

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