The gravity powered carPosted by shaik on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Under: Gravity energy
Volvo gravity powered car Volvo
has tested a concept that doesn't use gasoline or even have an engine, but it
does need to be on an inclined plane though. The Volvo concept uses Sir Isaac
Newton's fave force to power it, propelling it up to speeds of 54mph. Though
fastest in the Extreme Gravity Competition held in
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Extreme TechnologyIf you are interested in advances in
technology and how they might effect our precious resources (water, food, land,
air, energy, time), relationships, society, explorations (space, ocean, the
human body), lifestyles, transportation, education, medicine, health care and
fashions, then this web log is for you. It is also for you if, like me, you Sunday, April 02, 2006Extreme Gravity Car!:: The
Volvo "Aria" won the grand prize in the extreme gravity competition
by designing a car, without a motor, that reached a top speed of 54 mph! “We paired a cost-effective fiberglass body with a steel-frame chassis and space-age high performance ceramic components, orchestrated with the latest sophisticated computer modeling and test techniques, yielding a design that reflects and harnesses Volvo’s brand and Scandinavian soul.” ~Blair Taylor, Volvo Designer, and leader of the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC) team.
“We were very happy with how the kids were able to contribute to the Monterey race,” said MacAllister. “It would have been very difficult to carry out the race without the hard work of our foster kids. I look forward to their involvement in the upcoming Irvine race.”
Note From Technophile: Aerodynamically optimized, engine-less cars (built by engineers and stylists at nine automobile manufacturers) race wheel-to-wheel, while hurtling down intimidating curves, essentially turning extreme gravity racing into a mini "Formula One". As in a traditional soapbox derby competition, gravity still rules, but the materials, fabrication techniques and costs have moved into the 21st century. Computer-aided design and carbon-fiber components are commonplace, and engineers are experimenting with demon tweaks ranging from formula-car suspensions to tires that are integrated into the wheels. Several teams used computational-fluid-dynamics programs to shape the futuristic bodywork. Some even tested their cars in wind tunnels! :: Source:
[Gravity Series, Inc.] "To finish first, you must first finish." ~Rick Mears posted by Extremetech at 10:49 AM v For more details visit: 1) http://extremetechnology.blogspot.com/2006/04/extreme-gravity-car.html 2) http://www.t3.co.uk/news/auto/other/fuel_prices,_pah!_get_a_gravity_powered_car 3) http://www.travelizmo.com/archives/000184.html 4) http://www.gravityseries.com/pages/10/index.htm In : Gravity energy |
The gravity powered carPosted by shaik on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Under: Gravity energy
In : Gravity energy |