Amphibious Car Drives Over Water

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PRLine 03/09/2003

GIBBS-TECHNOLOGIES presenta la tecnologia per mezzi anfibi ad alta velocità; dimostrazione effettuata con Aquada - primo esempio al mondo di veicolo anfibio sportivo ad alta velocità

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-3 Settembre, 2003--A coronamento di uno dei progetti ingegneristici più esaltanti nella storia britannica, è stata presentata oggi dalla Gibbs Technologies la tecnologia High Speed Amphibian, o HSA, per veicoli anfibi ad alta velocità.

The development of HSA technology has enabled Gibbs to turn the concept of a vehicle that can deliver high speed on both road and water into a reality radically altering the traditional distinction between automotive and marine transportation.

This first application of HSA technology has been realised via a licensing and manufacturing agreement with the Aquada Corporation. The Aquada is a sports-style application of Gibbs' patented HSA technology, and is fully compliant for marine and road travel. Able to drive at speeds of 100mph on land, and in excess of 30mph on water, the Aquada moves between surfaces at the touch of a button - a transition that takes just seconds.

HSA technology is a world first and a landmark achievement for the 70 engineers and designers who have spent seven years challenging engineering convention. As a result the innovation behind the Aquada concept has reached into every part of the vehicle. Over 60 inventions relating to HSA technology have been patented.

Alan Gibbs, founder and chairman of Gibbs Technologies, comments: 'The design requirements for the Aquada were daunting - an amphibian that performs road and marine functions without compromise. HSA technology delivers this functionality and demonstrates the quality of British engineering. I am extremely proud of the achievements of the team in making this a reality.'

Since the invention of the motorcar there have been many attempts to develop amphibian vehicles. Until now no road legal vehicle has managed to exceed 6mph on water. Previous attempts have failed because of the vehicles' inability to climb out of the water and skim along the surface. In other words, they were unable to 'plane'.

The engineering breakthroughs that enable the Aquada to plane at high speeds include, amongst others, innovative methods of retracting the wheels, decoupling the engine and using a jet to propel the vehicle through water.

Commenting on how this technology will be used in the future, Gibbs concludes, 'Aquada Corporation is the first manufacturing company to be licensed to use Gibbs HSA technology. In the future, we believe that just about every other form of wheeled vehicle could be twice as useful by being made amphibious. I envisage HSA technology not only delivering new forms of recreation and leisure but also serious solutions for urban transport issues and advanced capability for emergency services, rescue services police and the military.'

Gibbs Technologies

Gibbs Technologies is a British based engineering company specialising in the design of High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology. Located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Gibbs Technologies was established by New Zealand entrepreneur Alan Gibbs and Englishman Neil Jenkins. Since its formation in the UK in 1999, Gibbs Technologies has led the world in researching and developing the concept of HSA Technology, and have patented over 60 inventions relating to the technology.

Gibbs Technologies expects to license HSA technology to other manufacturers for use in a diverse range of applications, both private and commercial, and believes that High Speed Amphibians will revolutionise the automotive industry.

For further information, please contact the Gibbs Technologies press office on +44 (0)20 8564 6396 or visit the website at http://www.gibbstech.co.uk

CONTACT:

Gibbs Technologies

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+44 (0)20 8564 6396

http://www.gibbstech.co.uk

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SOURCE: Gibbs Technologies

PRLine 03/09/2003

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[Lady Jag]

Years ago I was stuck in one of Boston's Storrow Drive's massive traffic jams along the Charles River. These things often last for hours because too-tall truck drivers don't read the low bridge warnings.

I'm falling asleep in the passing lane when I notice something big and red moving in my rear mirror.

A little funny looking red car pulled off the road onto the shore. I thought the car was overheating or something. But that casual observance turned to horror as the red car didn't stop on the grass but kept going straight into the water. And then my assumption was wrong again because, to my surprise, I wasn't witnessing an accident.

I was witnessing a really excellent use for an amphibious car that got out of a jam by crossing the Charles and going to Cambridge.

[Bon mots]

E fantastico! Mi piace molto!!

[bedolido]

now that is cool! I can't swim a stroke... but I could look cool as it sank.

[Go Gordon]

If only Ted Kennedy had one of these back in the late 60's.....

[Lady Jag]

[Cooter]

Looks like it should be featured in the next James Bond movie. Here's another article from 2001:

From roadster to speedboat

A research company in the UK has developed an amphibian vehicle that can achieve fast speeds on both land and on water, which is expected to be released later this year. Not that it will make a big impact on the lives of city dwellers, but if you live on an island you're sorted.

The vehicle, which has not yet been given a name, was built by Gibbs Technologies, based in Nuneaton in Warwickshire, and the big drawcard for the car is that while most other amphibian vehicles can set reasonable road speeds, they are unable to convert that speed to water, rarely achieving speeds in excess of 16 km/h. The new car can do 160 km/h on the road, and a staggering 56 km/h on a flat water surface. Neil Jenkins, the managing director of Gibbs Technologies, told the New Scientist that his car is definitely a peg above the rest.

"All other amphibious cars can go and thrash about in the water at a few miles per hour - this can perform as well as a speedboat," he said.

As yet the car has no price tag and just as well - it has unique features such as retractable wheels and a water jet propulsion system which should ensure only the wealthy get a crack at it. According to Jenkins, the car only requires a single switch to prepare it for use on water.

A motorboat expert for the UK Royal Yacht Association - Andrew Norton - said the car is most likely to appeal to rich boating enthusiasts.

"It's an interesting project," he told New Scientist. "I should imagine if you have a house on an island, this could be another toy to go with the helicopter and everything else."

Norton warned, however, that salt water corrosion is a major difficulty that amphibian vehicles face, and that they require frequent servicing. He also said that despite the high recorded speeds of the new car on water, these were probably only recorded in optimum conditions.

"I suspect it could only do this in very flat water because of the hull shape," he said.

Now if they could just work out a way to make the damn thing affordable.....

[wardaddy]

Herbie?

[Lady Jag]

These people may have solved a few issues. You think?

[CommerceComet]

In WWII, the army had the GPA which was an amphibious jeep. The consensus was that "it is a lousy jeep and a lousy boat."

[Cooter]

Build you own AmphiGeo...

[Lady Jag]

Water Beetle:

[Lady Jag]

This

Can be found here

[sr4402]

Answers the question, "What Would Jesus Drive?"

The answer to that is in the Bible. In the book of Revelations he comes back on a White Horse. This is where Jesus comes back to be King over his kingdom on earth physically and the day He arrives is described as the Terrible and Awesome Day of the Lord.

To get to know what Jesus is really like, I would suggest the Gospel of John. 4th book in the New Testament. Then when you see how he refers to the Kingdom of God then the total answer about your question is there for you. Good Reading

[sr4402]

Answers the question, "What Would Jesus Drive?"

The answer to that is in the Bible. In the book of Revelations he comes back on a White Horse. This is where Jesus comes back to be King over his kingdom on earth physically and the day He arrives is described as the Terrible and Awesome Day of the Lord.

To get to know what Jesus is really like, I would suggest the Gospel of John. 4th book in the New Testament. Then when you see how he refers to the Kingdom of God then the total answer about your question is there for you. Good Reading

[RightWhale]

56 km/h on a flat water surface

Boats in the Yukon 800 do 80-90 mph [150 km per hour], so it would be no contest.

[Lady Jag]

And this is the car

[mpreston]

Just a little more advanced than amphibians of past

http://www.gibbstech.host.goodtechnology.net/patents_hsa_technology.htm

[Poohbah]

Oh, man, I GOTTA get one of these...

[Tribune7]

Well it's one way to beat bridge tolls.

[AFreeBird]

Yawn... but can it do the following??