Re: [DMCForum] Re: Alternative fuel.
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Re: [DMCForum] Re: Alternative fuel.
- From: Bob Brandys <BobB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:19:52 -0500
Marc,
Ford had a truck prototype using compressed air. Braking drove an air
compressor (much easier than a fluid).
Resultled in about a 10% fuel economy savings. Very simple to design
and build.
However, Ford has opted for an electric hybrid because it gives about a
15% fuel savings.
BOB
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