A Compressed-Air Motored Car Equipped with Solar Panels designed into the hood,roof,trunk lid and maybe even front and back windshields to solar charge a battery pack to power the on-board electric air-compresser to fill compressed air tanks as needed, for as a Solar powered-car can generate up to 8 h.p. this would by more than enough power to run the air-compressor and then to refill the air tanks. This car would run at 0 emissions.(runs on Compressed Air) So, if you make a compressed Air Car equipped with Hood, Roof,and Trunk lid Solar Panels and have this charge it's battery pack & also Power the Electric Compressor/generator to fill-up compressed air tanks. You would have a car that could run on Solar Powered w/Battery Storage with Compressed Air Motor.Would also have a external air hose connection to fill tanks with air from conventional air hose from gas stations and electrical plug-in outlet to charge battery if needed.
Still trying to get funds to start this project.
Lindsey S. 50°
Alvin H. 0°
are Tata in India doing something similar?
hey lindsey how's your solar/air project going?
Dear Lindsey,
Good morning , this is Alvin Huang from Singapore. Would like to participate and further explore your idea car concept. Idea sounds logical but will have to tackle the heavy bulky vessel tank and compressor (8 HP), high noise dB (both air motor & compressor) , high heat generated by compression of air and high volume air consumption. I am willingly to contribute my 20 years practical pneumatic experiences and perhaps also some other related pneumatic accessories. You may visit my website at www.MinShangIndustrial.com
I run my pneumatic automation related exclusive distribution (renowned brands from USA, Canada, Europe) for Asia Pacific market and would keen to explore innovative ideas with the right people or groups. You may reach me by my website email and contacts.