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FlameFanStuckinEDM · 07-23-2008, 03:53 PM

Does anybody know if the idea of a self-charging car has been brought up in the industry?

What I am thinking of, is a car with a wind turbine somehow incorporated into the design. The car would have the battery power to move the car, then the battery could be charged by the wind turbine as the air passes through it. I know it probably would not be the best looking vehicle, but, I am sure that over time the more aesthetically pleasing designs would be produced.

With this design, you would be able to drive as far as you wanted to and maybe only plug the car in for a short time when you reach your destination. I am not quite sure yet how the issue of traffic jams would be solved though.

07-23-2008, 03:53 PM	#45
FlameFanStuckinEDM Farm Team Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton Exp:	Does anybody know if the idea of a self-charging car has been brought up in the industry? What I am thinking of, is a car with a wind turbine somehow incorporated into the design. The car would have the battery power to move the car, then the battery could be charged by the wind turbine as the air passes through it. I know it probably would not be the best looking vehicle, but, I am sure that over time the more aesthetically pleasing designs would be produced. With this design, you would be able to drive as far as you wanted to and maybe only plug the car in for a short time when you reach your destination. I am not quite sure yet how the issue of traffic jams would be solved though. __________________ Hockey is my religion and Peter Maher is my preacher. Preach on brother!