OneCAT Compressed Air Vehicles (Air Car) Coming to India in 2009/2010
This Economical C.A.V. will be produced by Tata Motors
Imagine driving a vehicle that:
- is powered by breathable air,
- has zero to very low C02 emissions,
- achieves over 100 miles per gallon (or equivalent energy),
- has a top speed of over 90 mph,
- has over 800 miles range (using only 8 gallons of fuel),
- has 60+ mile range without using any fuel in urban driving,
- seats 3-5, has plenty of space for luggage, and
- costs far less than an average economy vehicle.
This vehicle, the OneCAT, designed by Guy Negre, the inventor of the Compressed Air Vehicle, and CEO of MDI, will be introduced in India by Tata Motors. It is powered by his breakthrough Compressed Air Engine (CAE), proprietary technology protected by over 50 patents.
While driving under 35mph, the compressed air engine directly uses the compressed air stored in the tank and emits filter air. When driving above 35 mph, an external heating chamber kicks in automatically. This heating chamber expands the volume of the compressed air before it enters the engine, resulting in increased range. This chamber uses a small amount of energy – fossil fuel or biofuel - to heat the compressed air. This process emits 1/2 to 1/3 of the CO2 emissions created by today’s greenest hybrid vehicles.
At highway speeds (over 35 mph), the Compressed Air Vehicle will recompresses outside air into the air tanks while driving in order to extend the vehicle's range. (Also, air can be compressed into the tanks at any time via a regular electrical outlet, or a special compressed air filling station.)
The first India production model of the OneCAT compressed air vehicle (air car) will be a 3-5 seat, 22 hp utility vehicle. It will roll off the India production line in 2009/2010.