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Poster Hopwood Offline
Posted 10/05/12 03:42 PM
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From TaTa due for launch this year, could this be the new entry level engine instead of a 3cylinder or for the LifeCar, or a new +AA for....for... AirlessAero ...no that wouldn't work....would it?? innocent

Quote from the blurb...
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 gas 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 kilometres.

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 of 2012...!
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#91950 - 10/05/12 04:26 PM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: Hopwood]
Abacusman Offline
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Registered: 13/04/11
Posts: 210
Loc: North Dorset
If Tata probably going to be fitted to a Landrover or jag before it hits a Morgan

http://www.mdi.lu/english/ I want one beats a smart any day!


Edited by Abacusman (10/05/12 04:29 PM)

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#91988 - 10/05/12 08:28 PM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: Abacusman]
twotribes Offline
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Registered: 15/07/11
Posts: 187
Loc: Kent & Dorset, UK
It appears from the photo to have a wooden lower engine mount - that'll be ideal for a Trad then! hide

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#92016 - 11/05/12 06:35 AM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: twotribes]
John +4 Offline
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Registered: 21/07/07
Posts: 2792
Loc: Bucks
Ideal for politicians as they generate so much of the stuff

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#92062 - 11/05/12 01:48 PM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: Abacusman]
Jack The Lad Offline
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Registered: 12/04/11
Posts: 1846
I would hate to have a smash in the front or rear of that , looks about as safe as a plane with one wing .

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#92064 - 11/05/12 02:04 PM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: Jack The Lad]
Hamwich Offline
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Registered: 28/04/08
Posts: 204
Loc: Gloucestershire, UK
They look light a right hoot to me, I doubt they go fast enough to do any damage, and if they are made of plastic we could play dodgems!

I wonder if you could corner one hard enough to make it fall over?

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#92069 - 11/05/12 02:35 PM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: Hamwich]
Jack The Lad Offline
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Registered: 12/04/11
Posts: 1846
I was'nt thinking of me I was thinking of the great number of brain dead out there who drive into you . Ive been hit 5 times, 3 in the rear . Not in the mog . The last one took the sides out and the roof along with the rear door I crawled out off the floor and had to phone my own ambulance he never spoke just looked at his van .

Originally Posted By: Hamwich
They look light a right hoot to me, I doubt they go fast enough to do any damage, and if they are made of plastic we could play dodgems!

I wonder if you could corner one hard enough to make it fall over?

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#92137 - 12/05/12 08:02 AM Re: New engine for entry level Morgan? [Re: Jack The Lad]
Alistair Offline
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Registered: 18/03/09
Posts: 857
Loc: Hampshire
If they were to bring back Only Fools and Horses it would be the perfect new "eco-trooter wagon" and sales scam all in one.

This time next year Rodney !
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