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immoderate

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3. I can't figure it...

Reply to Shankapotomus (Reply #2)

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 05:35 PM

Jul 2012

I've seen calculations that show a little car can't store enough compressed air to move more than a couple of miles. This is the first I've heard of an on board compressor. It seems to defeat the whole purpose.

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MDI's compressed air engine technology tested on Tata Motors vehicles [View all] Shankapotomus Jul 2012 OP

I have never seen anything that supports their claims. immoderate Jul 2012 #1

The reason I posted this Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #2

I can't figure it... immoderate Jul 2012 #3

Compressor for energy recapture braking ? eppur_se_muova Jul 2012 #4

Add some more weight to the vehicle? Can only recover what you put in. immoderate Jul 2012 #5