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HYBRID CARS
A hybrid vehicle is one that combines a smaller-than-normal internal combustion gasoline engine with the electric motor of an electric-powered vehicle.
They are generally designed to be more aerodynamic than most cars, allowing them to “slice” through the air instead of pushing it out of the way.
THE MOOVIE
The Moovie, an electric powered car, designed by André Costa, doesn't look like an ordinary car. Its round shape and large side sliding doors resemble the futuristic cars we sometimes see in the movies. It seats two people, drives on big wheels and has hollow rims.
The large wheels save energy because they don't require as much work to turn as small wheels require. Also, the rear-view mirrors neatly fold up away from the sliding doors.
THE ZAP ZEBRA SEDAN
This golf cart like car is powered 100% by electricity. All it needs to get it going is an electrical socket to plug into and get it charged. The car can reach speeds up to 40 miles an hour.
If you like trucks more, you're in luck. Zap also has the Xebra PK truck. Turn it into a flat bed or keep it as is.
Car engine that runs on air
The “mini cat” which uses compressed air, is a simple and light urban car with a tubular chassis, a body of fiberglass which is glued and not welded.
This car costs about Rs.3,65,000 and will be ready to hit the roads by August 2012, as scheduled by Tata motors
THE HUMMER 02
This Hummer is not a "gas hog" like the other ones. Instead, it is environmentally friendly.
How? The Hummer O2 is built to emit O2 instead of CO2 by using algae to convert CO2 into pure oxygen (in other words, cleaner air).
In addition, the Hummer O2 is made of recycled parts.
Use of hydrogen as fuel
Hydrogen is one such fuel that has been proposed for the purpose which was suitable for spark ignition engines .
Hydrogen combines the properties of higher calorific value ,higher velocity of flame propagation ,non toxicity as well as lowest possible emission levels that do not affect the balance of the water of the hydrosphere.
More over the by product of combustion are devoid of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide which is the major advantage of vehicles powered by fuel cell vehicles.
The Bombardier Embrio/2025
Embrio Is a high tech unicycle or a sleek motorcycle with retractable tiny front wheels.
Powered by hydrogen fuel cells and made of recycled aluminum and polyethylene parts, the one-wheel motorcycle rides on one wheel once speeds reach 20km an hour. At rest or in case of trouble, the tiny front wheels drop back down.
How does the Bombardier Embrio stay balanced on one wheel?
It stays balanced with something called gyroscope. It also comes with sensors, a high-performance braking system, active suspension, and night vision. Best of all, making a turn requires shifting body weight instead of steering.
HYPER CARS
Instead of steel-framed multi-ton vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, it is possible to see cars made of carbon-composite materials that are lighter and stronger than steel, with sleek aerodynamic shapes and incredibly efficient engines.
In fact, some of these cars are so efficient that you could plug them in and return power to the grid for a discount on your electric bill
THE RECY
It's called the Recy, is a Mercedes Benz and was designed to be an environmental conscious car. It truly is.
. How? Recy is powered by a four-cylinder Blu-Tec bio-diesel motor and is made of recycled parts: wood, alloys, glass and rubber
after using it for five years, instead of adding it to the filled junkyards we have everywhere, Recy can be taken to a recycling center and be recycled again.
GMC PAD
The PAD is a high-tech motor home made for living in full-time, not just for weekend trips. It's packed with the latest communications equipment and amenities, which is why GMC calls it a Living Activity Vehicle, or LAV.
The PAD includes DirecTV, On Star and XM Satellite Wi-Fi. That means users would have constant access to more than a hundred TV channels, high-speed wireless Internet, and a variety of On Star services, including vehicle diagnostics, emergency assistance, and traffic, travel and weather information.
The interior walls of the PAD are covered with giant LCD screens. A fully computerized resource management system allows the PAD to wring every last drop out of fuel and potable water supplies, with the projected time between refills lasting weeks or months. To supplement energy demands, six square meters of photovoltaic cells cover the top of the PAD, charging on-board batteries with energy collected from the sun.