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Car is ran on a battery and microturbine

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1 posted on 06/12/2009 8:36:49 AM PDT by janetjanet998
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65 posted on 06/12/2009 10:06:29 AM PDT by Jhoffa_ (I wish my grass were EMO, so it would cut itself..)
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One, Capstone's Microturbines are too big for this application. Unless they have something smaller than I am aware of.

Two, they did not show the MicroTurbine, Unless I scanned the video to quick.

Three, Capstone's units have built in recouperators and use "Foil" bearings and need no lubrication and or cooling system, tons of oil and anti-freeze saved.

Four, Turbines are potentially Omnivorous, and that is a huge plus to be able to burn anything.

Five...And now the bad news....

About a year ago I spoke with a friend who actually worked on such a project that will remain anonymous. In his humble opinion, this was a good technology for buses or larger vehicles but nothing smaller. I trust this gents judgment.

Food for thought....

74 posted on 06/12/2009 10:24:52 AM PDT by taildragger (Palin / Mulally 2012)
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Oh great, eveyone knows how reliable batteries are. All I need is my big red clown nose. The car looks like a clown car.


96 posted on 06/12/2009 11:10:55 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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I have a Corvette. It only seats 2 unless some youngster wants to lie below the hatchback, but it goes 210 mph.

NASCAR fast.

Remarkably, it gets over 30 mpg at any speed over 75 mph that I’ve tried it at with the air conditioning running full blast.

It surely has to be more fun than any pius hybrid.


103 posted on 06/12/2009 11:44:39 AM PDT by Dog Gone
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