Compressed air car far as 1000 miles at up to 96 mph with each tiny fill-up

[Brickman]

Probably more than a truck driver can afford.

[Brickman]

Recently I hauled a bunch of Hyundais. Unbelievable acceleration and according to the trip computers some of the 3.3L Sonatas are getting as much as 47 MPG.

I wouldn't at all be afraid to buy a 07 or 08.

[latanea]

the wife has a hyundai sante fe (2007) and it is awsome...

I am very happy with it - and she loves it

(and it gets mid high 20 mpg range)

[Brickman]

Originally Posted by latanea

the wife has a hyundai sante fe (2007) and it is awsome...

I am very happy with it - and she loves it

(and it gets mid high 20 mpg range)

Was that car union built?

[GuysLady (Weather Lady)]

I'm waiting for Nissan to come out with a hybrid and have it stick for a couple of years... I've owned 2 Nissans, and they are some of the toughest little things I have ever encountered.

[latanea]

Originally Posted by Brickman

Was that car union built?

no - they are made by american workers though... in alabama I believe.

my vrod and my softail are union made - as well as my f150..

the other bikes were all imports and union made in japan..


quality is quality - just as I tip my hat to non union boys driving for good companies.

[MedicineMan]

Originally Posted by MO family man

Both the Insight and the prius are too dang small to do anything with. It was the same deal with the metro years ago. It is an appealing idea jsut not practical. The cars need to get bigger to get the broader acceptance they need. The air cars are being smart by rolling out a six seater up front.

and how many Prius's have you driven? They are not small cars. My wife has a yaris which is a MUCH smaller car then the prius and I have all the room in the world. I'm 6'1" and 370lbs and that little car has almost as much driver room as my suburban.
just how much room you need? I live in the land of bigger is better trucks. People here think you need an F350 crew cab for a family of four to drive.

[MedicineMan]

Originally Posted by GuysLady (Weather Lady)

I'm gonna be honest here... I'd be afraid to have it... compressed air can and does explode.... that could be somewhat inconvenient if you were in the car...

And just what is it called that gasoline does? I forget.

I've been watching the development of the air cars for about 3 years now and I'm astounded at how far they have come.

[Truckerjo]

Originally Posted by MedicineMan

And just what is it called that gasoline does? I forget.

I've been watching the development of the air cars for about 3 years now and I'm astounded at how far they have come.

So am I..... I think they will have a car that can run 2000 miles or more on 1 tank (70Mph) in the next 5 years or so.. That's just cool if you ask me... This is the way to go if you ask me.. Heck with Bio fuels...

The only real issue as of right now is the weight of the vehicle.. They just can't make them that big.. Development of lighter and stronger materials will allow the cars to get bigger.. Aerodynamics will also play a BIG roll with AIR cars as well.. So, plan on these cars getting low and looking strange..
So what, $2 dollars to driver 300 miles heck ya I am interested...

[MedicineMan]

a few years ago they all said he couldn't develope a motor that does what they do now so who knows what a few more years will bring. And people just don't a car that can run 2000 miles. You could make the car bigger by increasing the air use and decreasing the distance. How many people need t run more then 100 miles. And it's not like the 50's when you had to make the argument that one car has to do everything. How many people youknow with just one car? I know I have sold most of mine and I still have 5.