2010 Honda Air Concept
[ Saturday, November 20th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Honda, New Cars ]2010 LA Design Challenge by the Honda Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, CA. using compressed air and a pneumatic regulator system to power up, the Honda 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 Honda Air Concept 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.
It utilizes turbo vacuums and external air-flow to regenerate tank pressure for extended range and increased boost for an estimated 100 miles.
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.
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.





