Clean Car Technology" The Wind Powered Car by Mercedes

Imagine it's the year 2025...now imagine a race car powered by the wind! That's what Mercedes unveiled at the LA Auto Show: The Formula Zero race car. Featuring electric motors, regenerative braking, solar panels on the body, a wind turbine at the nose, and a high-tech sail, emission free racing may be in Formula One's racing future. Of course, the very nature of racing would have to change for this wind-powered car to be successful: fans would have to cheer for both energy efficiency and speed.
Via: EcoGeek

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Posted by Jennifer Lance at November 18, 2008 1:21 AM