Sure, we have plenty of air, so why not use it to motor around in Tata Nano cars? The company that boasts they can build a $2,500 car is working on an air-powered model with an engine from MDI Enterprises. The engine uses compressed air to make it very cold, then it is heated and fed into the cylinders of a piston engine driving the power. Since nothing combusts, there is no pollution. The Nano with the air powered engine will travel 200 km/h for about $3 worth of electricity. Since environmentalists have worried that the super cheap Tata will overrun India, the company responded with this alternative.
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Air-Powered Cars
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Trend Themes
1. Air-powered Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and affordable air-powered engines for various types of vehicles.
2. Sustainable Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and invest in alternative fuel sources for vehicles to reduce pollution and combat climate change.
3. Affordable Electric Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop low-cost electric vehicles to make clean transportation more accessible to a wider consumer base.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with air-powered vehicle manufacturers to improve engine technology and enhance overall performance.
2. Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in renewable energy sources to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
3. Environmental Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions to reduce pollution and mitigate the environmental impact of transportation.