AIR OPERATED CAR

AIR OPERATED CAR

ABSTRACT

Gasoline has been the main source of fuel for the cars, is becoming more and more expensive and impractical. Two hybrid cars took to the road in 2000 and in three or four years fuel-cell-powered cars will roll onto the world's highways. But cost is not the only problem with using gasoline as our primary fuel. It is also damaging to the environment, and since it is not a renewable resource, it will eventually run out. One possible alternative is the air-powered car. Many engineers have been trying for years to bring a compressed air car to market, believing strongly that compressed air can power a viable "zero pollution" car.

90 m3 of compressed air is stored in fibre tanks. The expansion of this air pushes the pistons and creates movement. The atmospheric temperature is used to re-heat the air in the engine and increase the road coverage. The air conditioning system makes the use of cold expelled air. Due to the absence of combustion and the fact there is no pollution, the oil change is only necessary every 31,000 mile.

Most importantly, it is incredibly cost-efficient to run – according to the designers; it costs less than 76 rupees per 100 Km (about a tenth that of a petrol car). Its mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car (200 to 300 km or 10 hours of driving), a factor which makes a perfect choice in cities where the 80 % of motorists drive at less than 60 Km. The car has a top speed of 110 km/h. Refilling the car will, once the market develops, take place at adapted petrol stations to administer compressed air.

INTRODUCTION

Considering that we live in a very mobile society, it's probably safe to assume that you have visited the gas station. While pumping gas, It is undoubtedly noticeable how much the price of gas has soared in recent years. Gasoline, which has been the main source of fuel for the history of cars, is becoming more and more expensive and impractical (especially from an environmental standpoint). These factors are leading car manufacturers to develop cars fueled by alternative energies. Two hybrid cars took to the road in 2000 and in three or four years fuel-cell-powered cars will roll onto the world's highways.

One possible alternative is the air-powered car. There are at least two ongoing projects that are developing a new type of car that will run on compressed air. Many respected engineers have been trying for years to bring a compressed air car to market, believing strongly that compressed air can power a viable "zero pollution" car. Now the first commercial compressed air car is on the verge of production and beginning to attract a lot of attention, Tata Motors India’s largest automotive manufacturer has signed an agreement with Moteur Development International (M.D.I.) of France to develop a car that runs on compressed air, thus making it very economical to run.

The Mini C.A.T is a simple, light urban car, with a tubular chassis that is glued not welded and a body of fiberglass. The heart of the electronic and communication system on the car is a computer offering an array of information reports that extends well beyond the speed of the vehicle, and is built to integrate with external systems and almost anything you could dream of, starting with voice recognition, internet connectivity, GSM telephone connectivity, a GPS guidance system, fleet management systems, emergency systems, and of course every form of digital entertainment. The engine is fascinating, and the revolutionary electrical system that uses just one cable and so is the vehicle’s wireless control system. Microcontrollers are used in every device in the car, so one tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, indicators etc There are no keys – just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket.

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