Paul, " Why not do this the other way around -- exhaust ports and intake valves? What's the advantage of the typical setup?" ... I'm no engineer, but near as...
Hmmm... Looks like somebody is going to start importing Smart cars from europe to sell in the US. I hope these guys have a sturdy business plan - I'm a bit...
I'm not convinced of the safety of the things, either, much as the Adrain Lund guy quoted in the article isn't. I hope I've learned my lesson -- even if a...
I'm still working on the drawings and figurings and I've met some other people who are interested in the concept and who may be able to help me develop it,...
bluegoat -- Not to completely despair, yet: Have you tried to contact Capstone microturbine? Or Williams International? I think both have embarked on and...
Funding R&D is difficult, even if you have a semi proven idea. Venture capital people need a very high return on investment in order to justify a risk....
... Ed, you raise a good point. The problem I'm having is my infatuation with the number 90. I want the RFL Commuter 90 to be a subcompact two door two seat...
... infatuation ... I'd ... body ... Suppose you fit your drivetrain into a car that weighs 3600 lb (easy to do with ballast), and has 126% of the aerodynamic...
... and are small. Really? I had thought, for instance, our old '76 audi fox (VW Dasher) had about a 1600 lb curb weight, but I am now thinking I was nuts....
no way!!! here we go: http://www.thepaty.plus.com/8v/mk2_curb_weights/mk2_curb_weights.htm Seems to be a marked preference for VWs, but they tend to be...
Suzuki Cappucino 680 kg or at a guess any of the 550 cc Japanese micro cars will do. Also Lotus 7 replicas will be lighter than that. Or for a current car how...
Even old VW beetles are lighter than that, as are a few hard top 4 seater Suzuki's The VW based Karman Ghia would also come in at about that weight and it is a...
Hi Everyone! I'm Sam. A friend of mine has just accidentally deleted my link collection. Could one of you post some good related links? Your help would be very...
John - Great link!! I think the diesel- and carbon fiber- (and titanium) lovers among us will be tickled. It is a cool-looking car, and that's a great...
I noticed in the VW article: To save fuel, the engine shuts off when the car is stopped at a traffic light, and when the driver takes their foot off the...
... neutral, so I've been experimenting with taking it out of gear on long downhills. Driving to work, I found there were several stretches of highway where I...
... dash ... it ... the ... here's an odd thing for you - my mom's old nissan came from the factory with a button on the dash to allow manual override of the ...
If you do downhill with a gear engaged, throttle depressed, and the engine runs above ~2000rpm (depends on vehicle), then you may have a fuel shut off system....
... That'd be for offroad use. If you stop a manual downhill on a steep slope the recommended procedure to set off is to put it in gear, clutch out, release...
Back in the late 70's I built a 55 mpg Opel by removing two cylinders. If I was to try again, I'd buy a 23.7 hp diesel from surpluscenter.com. $2099.99 brand...
I need to find a component. I'm not sure what to call it other than a "blast-charger," its the component that activates the gas turbine when needed. I...
Why do you need the compressed air? You're running a series hybrid, right? So why do you need a quick start? I was big on compressed air, too, for awhile,...
Blue goat - can you explain what you mean by a blast charger a bit more fully, I'm trying to guess what you are describing and can't figure it out? BTW,...
What I'm calling a "Blast Charger," is basically my idea to combat startup lag for a hybrid vehicle. One of the barriers (I know, there are several others...
One other thing about the "starter motor," even though I use the term "starter motor," because that component is what will be used to spin the turbine shaft up...
I think you'll run into speed problems with automotive electric motors. For your prototype you might find it easier to use a Dremmel, which probably won't have...
I'm looking for links and real information [the physics and all] on the following: Hydraulic launch assist Turbine hyrbrid electric possibilities Free piston...
The turbine electric hybrid concept is something that I've been looking into myself. If you follow the chat-room you may notice my meanderings on what I call...
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