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jbob357 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:223 Points:506,110 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:57:34 AM Ignore jbob357 Report Abuse In regular highway driving, the car uses the internal combustion engine alone. Ask for more power for acceleration or hills, and high-pressure air can be called upon for extra shove--the power of both engine and motor being fed through an epicyclic transmission, not dissimilar to that on a Prius. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/01/23/gm-partner-peugeot-planning-air-powered-hybrid/?intcmp=features#ixzz2ItCtmH7X Visit fox for full article

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In regular highway driving, the car uses the internal combustion engine alone. Ask for more power for acceleration or hills, and high-pressure air can be called upon for extra shove--the power of both engine and motor being fed through an epicyclic transmission, not dissimilar to that on a Prius.

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TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,510 Points:530,435 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:39:15 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Novel idea, but I hate to be the motorcyclist riding behind the car!
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,943 Points:2,113,390 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:54:21 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Continue pursuing ALL forms of alternatives to fossil fuels!
zachlCA Champion Author California Posts:3,474 Points:648,710 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 10:51:43 PM Ignore zachlCA Report Abuse Brilliant idea!!
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,468 Points:729,325 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:53:54 PM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse Size of the tanks.
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,438 Points:836,035 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 12:26:09 PM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse Entropy always wins.
BobBG All-Star Author Albany Posts:820 Points:806,960 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 11:22:21 AM Ignore BobBG Report Abuse I like the concept.
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,165 Points:1,113,865 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 10:41:09 AM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse WOW!
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,130 Points:1,294,220 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 9:38:04 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse Don't hold your breath. PSA expects to have the first running prototypes by 2016.
skempton Champion Author Vermont Posts:1,124 Points:835,160 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:55:43 AM Ignore skempton Report Abuse So the engine has to run an air compressor which will lessen its gas mileage.
PTBpricer Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,451 Points:201,445 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:43:52 AM Ignore PTBpricer Report Abuse Interesting concept. Wish them luck.
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,302 Points:953,550 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:25:50 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse $$$$$$$$$$$$$
xgojim All-Star Author Michigan Posts:514 Points:448,020 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:23:25 AM Ignore xgojim Report Abuse Sounds too good to be true, but then I'm not an automotive engineer. Therefore, it sounds like expensive technology. Or it sounds like April Fools Day has arrived a little early.
lcleveland Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,642 Points:646,320 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:23:04 AM Ignore lcleveland Report Abuse ok
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,972 Points:1,737,835 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:15:43 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse should work great in washington DC... especially ifthey run on hot air
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,922 Points:719,540 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:09:31 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse May be a big hit
amoshins Champion Author Trenton Posts:2,185 Points:638,095 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:01:53 AM Ignore amoshins Report Abuse Interesting idea
bigt61 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:652 Points:202,990 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:53:06 AM Ignore bigt61 Report Abuse "Nothing but another form of a supercharger along with more complexity to up the initial cost and the cost of maintenance and repairs." ======================================= You could not be more incorrect. A supercharger is a belt driven device that saps horsepower and economy to force more air into the combustion chamber to make a bigger explosion and thus, more power. Great for power, not great for economy. This air hybrid has potential IMO as there is no battery that eventually needs replacing. A compressed air hydraulic motor should be maintenance free - just like the 34 year old air compressor in my garage still on it's original oil. Compressed air in general is very intriguing because you can also recharge the air tank by plugging it into a compressor when you get home. Batteries wear out, air tanks don't.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,058 Points:2,367,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:50:54 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse weird cars indeed
BigRedVTX All-Star Author Georgia Posts:850 Points:499,055 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:48:14 AM Ignore BigRedVTX Report Abuse So an improved supercharger?
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,083 Points:868,005 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:44:19 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse Nothing but another form of a supercharger along with more complexity to up the initial cost and the cost of maintenance and repairs.
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,295 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:35:23 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse Agree with el fr.
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,317 Points:740,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:17:07 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse Sounds like a supercharger
grandpadon28110 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:4,696 Points:1,138,310 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:00:18 AM Ignore grandpadon28110 Report Abuse Ok.
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,249 Points:445,950 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:53:06 AM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse This sounded really good.
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,395 Points:523,025 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:46:09 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Now that was interesting, wonder how long it will take to get on the road.
leeac Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,576 Points:429,905 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:28:28 AM Ignore leeac Report Abuse Amazing engineering and creativity. [Edited by: leeac at 1/24/2013 6:28:58 AM EST]
daytonabiker All-Star Author Florida Posts:890 Points:197,820 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:25:38 AM Ignore daytonabiker Report Abuse Hope from France
George0446 Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:495 Points:228,300 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:06:01 AM Ignore George0446 Report Abuse This is a good one! We need more innovation like this. No expensive batteries to replace! Great idea!