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the volvo air motion is a lightweight air driven car concept by volvo that was created for the la auto show 1000 pound car
design challenge. weighing only 902 pounds, the air motion concept is designed like a clam shell and made from strong
yet light carbon fiber. compressed air motors drive the car, which has an open top and side vents. volvo’s design team
stripped the car of many components in a regular production model to take down the weight. users would drive to air
replenishment sites to refill the built-in air tank. these stations would take air from air turbines that harness wind power
for energy to compress the air. plus, since the compressed air tank in the car gets cooler under work, the car doesn’t
need air conditioning.

http://www.laautoshow.com/DC10












nate db
11.14.10  
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nice idea of using compressed air as energy source. have never seen such back to back seats before
a   11.15.10
I have always been a fan of the open bay two seater sports cars...though this would benefit from traditional style mag rims.
Mateo4x4   11.15.10
absolutely awesome! Where do I get one! ;)
I am a owner of a volkswagen columbus ohio
. I am always look at the newest latest greatest thing.
volvofunone   11.15.10
I'm a big design nerd and I think that the models are super sick and that the idea of using compressed air is the best idea ever. I want one !
design nerd   11.16.10
i know the guy that designed this car, he lives in michigan. hes definitely got skill!
knowerofmaker   11.20.10
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