Hydrogen Car Scorpion by Ronn Motor
Wednesday, August 4, 2010A big factor holding up the push for alternative-energy vehicles is cost. Bringing alt-fuel to the masses means making it easy and cheap to reproduce. But until then, one sure way to get around the cost factor is to appeal to people for whom money is no object. Ferarri and Lamborghini are now underway developing hybrid/alt-fuel cars of their own, and Tesla’s roadster costs north of $100k.
Another contender, in the works for years and with a road-worthy prototype now complete, hails from the Ronn Motor Company. Called the Scorpion, this hydrogen-injected supercar hopes to turn the exotic world on its head.
Using the ultra-efficient and powerful Acura 3.5 liter V6, the Scoripion aims to make 450-650 horsepower while claiming 40 miles per gallon, thanks to its H2GO hydrogen injection system. The system injects hydrogen into the fuel stream, boosting mileage by 20-30% and dropping carbon emissions drastically. Hydrogen injection systems have gotten a bad rap, but the Scorpion has been designed from the ground up to utilize the system. Lets see a Ferarri get 40 MPG!
Of course help comes from the love-it-or-hate-it carbon fiber body and twin-turbo Acura engine. Weighing in at just 2,200 lbs, the Scorpion is even lighter than most Miatas. 650 horsepower is also definitely a possibility, since hydrogen can boost petrol’s octane rating to 130, which is higher than many 1,000+ horsepower drag cars run. Yes, the Scorpion does still use gas, but when it does make it to market it will be the Prius of supercars, considering many of them sometimes manage only single-digit gas mileage.
Futuristic car
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Palermo suggests that by 2050 we‚ All only be driving ourselves around on the weekends, with our transportation needs being handled by suspended rail systems. But when we need a leisurely Sunday drive, this MAGLEV - driven vehicle will let us take control and explore the world on magnetic wheels.
The main compartment of the two-passenger car shifts with turns to keep riders safe and comfortable as they ride along. Since the wheels are actually secured to the roadway with magnets, there is a much smaller chance of off-road crashes and rollovers.
The wheels on this futuristic vehicle are also quite astonishing. They allow for re-injection of rubber when the treads become worn or experience a flat. This feature would keep untold amounts of old tires out of the waste stream, which is a good thing for everyone involved. The retro-Mercedes-inspired concept is nowhere near becoming a reality, but the prospect of an agile sports car that‚ Äôs safe and fast is a decidedly intriguing one.
Amazing the automobile of a million dollars - Batmobile
The Batmobile was built over three and a half years, and has 700 horses under the hood. The automobile cost a million dollars to build, thereby proving that Bruce Wayne lives in Stockholm, and not the fictional Gotham City as publicized.
