Moped Runs on Air
by Mark R in Conceptual Gadgets, Eco Gadgets
I have seen the future, and contrary to what Al Gore thinks, it is actually a convenient truth. One day, we all will drive vehicles that will run on air, and will actually produce healthy emissions instead of pollutants like carbon monoxide gases.
I had my brief glimpse into this Earth-friendly future when I heard about Jem Stansfield, a former shepherd now turned inventor who has designed an air powered bike. All Stansfield did was connect a few air canisters that are normally used by firefighters to a normal Puch moped. I suppose that sounds like an easy DIY operation, but Stansfield is a true innovator in creating one of the most environmentally sound vehicles today.
Of course, this moped can only reach a top speed of 18 mph, and can only travel for about seven minutes per canister. The canisters for this mode of transportation are quite expensive at $6 a tank at the most.
Of course, considering how much gas prices are rising, this air-powered moped might eventually be a less expensive way to travel. At least the emissions would be cleaner, and you definitely have to admit that this invention, crude as it may be, is a step in the right direction for a greener Earth. Perhaps someone will perfect this technology, and we’ll all have fresh air-powered vehicles with more cost-efficient fuel.
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11 Comments on “Moped Runs on Air”
Richad Says:
April 17th, 2008 at 4:15 pmjust a heads up. they already have cars with this technology that will refuel the air tanks when it runs out; like a hybrid does. i think they are already being sold somewhere in south america or central america.
Friday Morning Gadget Gallery » Coolest Gadgets Says:
April 18th, 2008 at 12:56 am[...] Moped Runs on Air [...]
Jloeber Says:
April 18th, 2008 at 6:22 amAnd what fuel does one use to power the compressor that fills the canisters? I can’t imagine the air powered engine is that much more efficient that the electric or fuel powered compressor.
Richad Says:
April 18th, 2008 at 3:09 pmi think it uses biodiesel or normal fuel but only when the air runs out and needs to be refilled
Gallery of posts up to 04-20-2008 » Coolest Gadgets Says:
April 20th, 2008 at 8:33 am[...] Moped Runs on Air [...]
Steve Day Says:
April 20th, 2008 at 5:29 pmWhy not stick a politician under the seat – everyone knows they’re full of hot air.
blogglebox Says:
April 21st, 2008 at 9:18 amThe comment about politicians under the seat-hot air. Great comment
richard Says:
April 21st, 2008 at 3:20 pmHey they made that on planet mechanics (national geography channel i think)he made it with dick strawbridge for a sandwich shop.
go on this for more info:http://www1.natgeochannel.co.uk/explore/green/mechanics_prog.aspx?Id=670
chow Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 11:33 pmwhat did he use for the two motors?
is it something he bought off-the-shelf? or did he make it on his own?… or did he pull it off some other device?
im trying 2 recreate this bike, so any advice on the motor will be of great help. thanks
richard shaw Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 12:04 pmHi i think he used and i think he used two so that they would have enough power.
http://www.engineair.com.au/airmotor.htm
electri bicycle Says:
July 10th, 2009 at 11:26 pmReally with this uncertain economy, the air powered moped is the least expensive way to travel. People who are considering to save while still travelling should consider buying a moped.
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