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2010 Honda Air Concept

[ Saturday, November 20th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Honda, New Cars ]

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2010 LA Design Challenge by the Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, CA. using compressed air and a pneumatic regulator system to power up, the is lightweight and weighs just 800 pounds. Packed with turbo vacuums and an external air-flow that help it increase its range for about 100 miles, the seats four, using vegetable-based polymer body panels and fairings. Using a hub-less wheel and drive system, this one chucks the need for heavy drive train components and boasts glass reinforced seating panels, urethane tire composition and skeletal sub-frame components.

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It utilizes turbo vacuums and external air-flow to regenerate tank pressure for extended range and increased boost for an estimated 100 miles.

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The chassis doubles as the master tank and all components, including the seats, are mounted to the central chassis/tank to eliminate redundant structure and reduce overall weight.

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Vegetable based polymer panels and fairings protect occupants, maintaining the solid Honda method; safety for everyone. The Air’s cockpit and package maintain the aggressive human packaging of a modern roller coaster aimed at maximizing the open air experience. In order to reduce weight and increase dynamic performance, a hub-less wheel and drive system eliminates the use of heavy drive train components. Glass reinforced seating panels, urethane tire composition and skeletal sub-frame components combine for drastic weight savings. Using a Honda generator / air compressor at home or tire filler at your local filling station, the main tanks and reserves can be filled quickly and safely.

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